Family Law 8 May 2020 What happens if my former partner does not follow self-isolation or hygiene recommendations?

At Coulter Roache, we recognise the everyday challenges that may arise when separated parents share the care of their children.  Co-parenting relationships can be...

Corporate & Commercial 6 May 2020 Regulations released governing Landlord and Tenant negotiations for rental relief

Since the COVID-19 Pandemic was declared, Landlords and Tenants of commercial and retail leases have been encouraged to negotiate in good faith in relation...

Family Law 6 May 2020 Don’t wait too long to apply for the division of your property after divorce or separation.

You may not be aware but there are time limits that apply to applications for the division of property following a divorce or separation....

Family Law 4 May 2020 I want to relocate with my children, what should I do?

From time to time a parent may want to relocate with a child or children of a relationship. The planned relocation may be due...

Workplace Relations 27 April 2020 Employment Law Q & A webinar

On Thursday 23 April, Managing Principal and Head of Workplace Relations, Martin Reid, and Sue Kelly, Principal Consultant, HR4Business held a free Q &...

Corporate & Commercial 15 April 2020 Mandatory code of conduct announced for commercial and retail tenancies

On Tuesday, 7 April 2020 the Prime Minister announced that a mandatory code of conduct for commercial and retail leases would be legislated in...

Wills, Estates & Succession Planning 3 April 2020 Pitfalls of informal Wills and DIY Will kits

The old phrase “you get what you pay for” applies to many things in life, including your estate planning.  With many online ‘DIY Will...

Property & Development 31 March 2020 Public Real Estate auctions are prohibited. What happens now?

Upon the recent decision of the Victorian Government to prohibit all public auctions effective from midnight on Wednesday 25 March 2020, many people selling...

Family Law 30 March 2020 COVID-19, isolation and family violence – protecting yourself and your family

What is family violence? Family Violence may take a number of forms, and is not limited to physical violence.  It incorporates many behaviours, including...

Family Law 27 March 2020 Urgent spousal maintenance: am I eligible?

When a marriage or de facto relationship, including a same sex marriage or de facto relationship, ends, one party to the relationship may find...

Corporate & Commercial 25 March 2020 An action plan for Directors facing financial uncertainty

Now is one of the most difficult times to be a director of a business.  The emergence of COVID-19 and the resulting global response...

Corporate & Commercial 24 March 2020 Leasing update – addressing concerns raised by tenants during the COVID-19 crisis

The federal government has implemented unprecedented restrictions in an effort to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.  As a result, many business owners will understandably...