Family Law 11 December 2019 Intervention Orders – How can they protect me?

Our family law team specialises in assisting individuals and families to obtain immediate protection by obtaining a Family Violence Intervention Order, for family violence...

Family Law 6 November 2019 Divorce and property – the clock is ticking!

Let’s be clear – divorce and property settlement are two different processes. Pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) , divorce is the...

Family Law 28 October 2019 But what about all the cash?

When determining the asset pool available for division in a family law property settlement, the Court must look at the value of any business...

Corporate & Commercial 21 October 2019 Down to the Minute

To many companies, taking and keeping minutes of either director or shareholder meetings may not be a high priority.  However, minutes of both director...

Corporate & Commercial 18 September 2019 Warning to businesses about excessive Credit Card payment surcharges

The ACCC’s recent action against Europcar serves as a timely reminder to all businesses to ensure that any credit or debit card surcharges charged...

Corporate & Commercial 16 September 2019 Fairness in Franchising

Franchising is big business in Australia. It dominates around 9% of Australia’s Gross Domestic Product which accounts to around $180 billion.  Why then is...

Corporate & Commercial 28 August 2019 Insights into Ownership Agreements – part two

How liquid is my investment? One of the most important considerations for business owners is the liquidity of their investment.  Ordinarily, it will be...

Conveyancing 23 August 2019 Off the plan contracts & sunset clauses

To purchase a property “off the plan” is to purchase that property before construction has commenced. Off the plan purchases have numerous advantages and...

Corporate & Commercial 21 August 2019 Insights into Ownership Agreements – part one

Are you looking to establish a start-up business, or invest in an existing business?  If so, an ownership agreement is an important initial step...

Corporate & Commercial 17 July 2019 Update: duty concessions for purchase of regional commercial, industrial and extractive industries properties

On 18 June 2019, the State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2019 (Vic) (“Amendment Bill”) was given Royal Assent.  The Amendment Bill made a number...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 12 April 2019 What happens to my mortgage after my death?

Leaving a gift of property is something those who are able to may wish to include in their Will.  But what happens if that...

Family Law 12 April 2019 Mediation in Family Law

Mediation is increasingly becoming a preferred method of resolving family law disputes for both clients and legal practitioners alike, with litigation often now seen...