What Happens to Super on a Divorce or Separation?
Superannuation like any other property in which a spouse has an interest is available for distribution between them.
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What You Need to Know About Forming a Company
In short, this will depend on whether you plan ahead. You can decide in advance who can make decisions for you by preparing a legal document known as an Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA”).
Who will Make Decisions for Me if I Lose Capacity?
In short, this will depend on whether you plan ahead. You can decide in advance who can make decisions for you by preparing a legal document known as an Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA”).
Key Things to Consider When Forming a Business Partnership
Going into business with close friends or associates as partners is, for many people, an ideal way to realise their entrepreneurial dreams. Like sole trading, a partnership business structure offers many advantages.
Are You Separated or Thinking About Separating?
While separation may be a difficult and emotional time, which may create uncertainty for you, your children and your partner, some necessary practicalities are involved.
Family Law Alert – COVID-19
We are certainly in extraordinary times, however South Geldard Lawyers aims to provide legal services to our valued clients to the extent that we are able. Our office remains open for business.
Covid-19 & South Geldard Lawyers
South Geldard Lawyers is continually monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19. We take the health and wellbeing of our colleagues and clients seriously and have implemented measures to minimise and prevent the spread of the virus in accordance with the Government and the Health Department.
$17.6bn Economic Stimulus Package
The Prime Minister announced the details of a $17.6 billion stimulus package to support businesses being disrupted by COVID-19.
Can Businesses Protect their Online Reputation from Anonymous Defamatory Reviews?
Negative reviews from disgruntled customers are a reality that most businesses will have to face from time to time. But once those negative reviews are anonymously published online, business owners are often powerless to control their digital reputation.
Does Equal Shared Parental Responsibility Mean Equal Time?
Whether you were married, in a de facto relationship, or were never together, if you have a child with someone and then separate from the other parent, in the eyes of the law you continue to have shared responsibility to raise that child until they are 18 years of age.
Can I Make Recordings that May Help My Family Law Matter?
All’s fair in love and war. Or is it? If you are embroiled in a family law matter such as separation or divorce, you may be tempted to do whatever it takes to get your share of the assets, and for the kids to live with you.
Conducting a Procedurally Fair Workplace Investigation and Disciplinary Action
If you employ a workforce, chances are you will at some stage be called upon to investigate and adjudicate allegations of employee misconduct. The process can be complex.
Planning Your Industrial Arrangements
A good succession plan has the following characteristics: (1) It must be tailored. Each person and every family is different. A succession plan must be tailored to your specific circumstances.
Characteristics of a Thorough Succession Plan
A good succession plan has the following characteristics: (1) It must be tailored. Each person and every family is different. A succession plan must be tailored to your specific circumstances.
Responding to Workplace Claims
Responding to an employment claim involving former or existing employees can be costly, extremely disruptive and, sometimes, inevitable.
Certificate of Title’s – A Thing of the Past
Paper certificates of title are no longer evidence of legal ownership because of recent changes to the Land Title Act 1994 (Qld) which have transitioned from the land titles system in Queensland from a paper based to an electronic system.
Property Settlement After Separation or Divorce
One of the first and most important things to keep in mind if you are getting separated or divorced is that you can- and should- resolve your property and financial matters as soon as possible.
Have you received a letter from the ATO about your SMSF?
A number of our clients have recently received a letter from the ATO asking them about the soundness of their investment strategy.
How Can My Business Defend Itself From an Adverse Action Claim?
In a recent post, we shared the basics about adverse action claims. Specifically, we discussed what they are, when an employee can make one and how they can do so. In this article we’ll talk about how your business can defend itself against an adverse action claim.
What is an Adverse Action Claim?
When we think of an “adverse action” claim, most people think of a disciplinary or termination of employment situation. However, legal issues can also arise when engaging a prospective employee and during the course of their employment.
