You most likely have more assets than you realise and that’s why it’s important to have a will.

Will & Powers of AttorneyOFRM Lawyers26 November 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonwill, will kit

Children aren’t chess pieces – Obtaining children’s views through a Family Report

Gabrielle Howley provides a case study that shows the importance of the Family Report in understanding the views of the children in a case.

Family LawGabrielle Howley26 November 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahoncase study, children, reaching agreement, family report, family court

Three problems with homemade wills

We’ve written about it before, and we’ll write about it again. There are many reasons why you need a lawyer to prepare your will. Here are three of them.

Will & Powers of AttorneyMadeleine Debono16 October 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonwills, will, will kits, contested wills

Technology and estate administration

Covid-19 has accelerated technology advances in many area of law but some areas of Estates remain paper-bound for now so it’s important you get early advice regarding an Estate.

EstatesMadeleine Debono15 October 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonestate, deceased estate, estate planning

There is still time to claim the $25,000 HomeBuilder Grant

Extended Covid-19 restrictions have seen the HomeBuilder Grant extended by another 3 months. Roweena Ilsley has all the details for you.

ConveyancingRoweena Ilsley5 October 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonhomebuilder grant, owner occupier, first home owners grant

The offer you can't refuse

Sam McGee highlights multiple reasons why offers are made and accepted to speed up resolution of Family Law matters.

Family LawOFRM Lawyers5 October 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonfinal hearing, property settlement, property orders

How Final are Final Parenting Orders?

Parenting orders may be changed by the Court if it can be demonstrated there is a significant change in circumstances.

Family LawGabrielle Howley2 October 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonparenting arrangements, parenting orders, parenting, court orders

Can I insist on the home being sold as part of a property settlement?

In this post Gabrielle Howley uses a recent court case to explain why it’s not always necessary for a property to be sold as part of a property settlement.

Family LawGabrielle Howley1 October 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonproperty orders, property settlement, pool of assets

Do I even need a shareholder agreement? Yes, they are important

Lachlan Edwards lists a number of reasons why a partnership requires a shareholder agreement for the protection of all.

Business LawLachlan Edwards30 September 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonreaching agreement, shareholder agreement, partnership

What can I do if Parenting Orders are not being followed

Simply because parenting orders have come from a court, it does not mean they will be followed. In such situations, what actions can be taken?

Family LawGabrielle Howley30 September 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahoncourt orders, court order, parenting arrangements, parenting orders, contravention

What to do when an employee goes rogue on social

Once a client has made a “rogue” comment on social media about your business, what options are open to you?

Business LawLachlan Edwards4 September 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonsocial media policies, social media, employment contract, employment, terminating employees

Preventing employees causing damage on social media

Can you protect yourself against social media abuse by your employees?

Business LawLachlan Edwards3 September 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonsocial media policies, social media, employment contract, employment, employer obligations, terminating employees

Can the Court make an order for DNA testing?

The Court will make an order for parentage DNA testing, but does not do so lightly.

Family LawGabrielle Howley3 September 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonDNA testing, DNA, court orders, family court, court order

10 things to keep in mind when making parenting arrangements

As you work to sort out the parenting arrangements for your children, keep in mind the 10 points presented by Gabrielle Howley.

Family LawGabrielle Howley2 September 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonparenting arrangements, parenting, co-parenting

Retail lease outgoings: what are your responsibilities?

As a retail landlord you have obligations to disclose outgoings to your tenant.

Business LawLachlan Edwards1 September 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonlease, retail lease, outgoings

How is HECS treated in Family Law Property Settlements?

A past student’s existing HECS/HELP debt may need to be considered in a Family Law Property Settlement. Court consideration is required as the debt is only repaid when the person that incurred it has sufficient income to do so.

Family LawGabrielle Howley1 September 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonproperty settlement, property orders, HECS, HELP, HECS debt, HELP debt

Marketing your business the right way to avoid the SPAM trap and regulator’s ire

One aspect of a successful social media strategy is knowing the boundaries and having policies in place for managing any transgressions quickly.

Business LawLachlan Edwards1 September 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonmarketing, social media, social media policies, policy

Non-parents in Family Law Matters

Can someone who is not a parent of a child seek orders to be allowed to see them? There are some tests to meet but not impossible and you will need a lawyer by your side.

Family LawMarika McMahon31 August 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahonparenting arrangements, parenting orders, parenting, co-parenting

Covid and Child Support Agreements

A judge in the Federal Circuit Court has decided that Covid-19 amounts to exceptional circumstances that justify putting aside a Binding Child Support Agreement. Under appeal this may change so watch this space.

Family LawMarika McMahon17 August 2020O'Farrell Robertson McMahoncovid, covid-19, binding financial agreement, federal circuit court