“Insolvency” is a term often seen in the headlines recently with the collapse of a number of high profile local companies such as JM Kelly Builders Pty Ltd and Metro Builders, and publicly listed company RCR Tomlinson Ltd and its subsidiaries.
Separation from your spouse or partner whom you have been financially dependent upon can be daunting. It may be particularly worrying if you’ve been absent from the workforce for a while and are unsure whether you will be able to obtain employment.
The increase of renewable energy projects across Australia raises a number of important legal considerations for landowners who are considering allowing wind or solar ‘farm’ to operate on their properties.
An unfortunate but sometimes inevitable consequence of preparing your Will is that your loved ones start squabbling over who gets what once you die. But apart from family, many people also prefer to leave some or…
Legislation came into force recently that will affect the way we do business.
The Unfair Contracts legislation will potentially affect many of the “Standard Form” contracts we enter into.
Marriage is a huge commitment in life. One of the ways that many couples choose to demonstrate this commitment is by taking the last name of their partner. But in the unfortunate event of a divorce…
Separation or divorce is an unfortunate but common reality for many people. While we commonly assist people with queries about parenting arrangements (formerly known as “child custody” and “visitation”)…
For years, legal and financial professionals have stressed the importance of proper estate planning. We’re told that creating a will and taking all of the associated steps is the best way to…
Last year, the Queensland Parliament created new laws to address concerns about the labour hire industry. These laws (the labour hire licensing regime) took effect on 16 April 2018 when the Labour Hire Licensing Act 2017…
When it comes to family law in Australia, don’t believe everything you hear or read. It is common place for facts to be misconstrued, either because of misunderstandings or highly emotive reporting of only one side of the story.
If you’re like most business owners, it’s likely that the sale of your business is going to go towards your retirement fund, yet, unfortunately, most owners are under-prepared…
Earlier this week the Federal Government announced that it would not proceed with any compulsory acquisitions of rural properties for its extension of the Shoalwater Bay Army Training Area….
(THE SUBCONTRACTORS CHARGES ACT 1974) When a head contractor in a construction or building project goes to the wall, the repercussions for contract builders and subcontractors can be severe.
Wills often include provision for beneficiaries to receive their distribution from the estate via a “Testamentary Trust”.
Under the Family Law Act (“the Act”), children have the right to know, be cared for by and spend regular time with both parents.
The Court has the power to make a separate order for the maintenance of one of the parties (“spouse maintenance”). The maintenance is either paid on a periodic basis or calculated…
A question we are often asked by clients is whether having assets in a company or a trust protects them when their relationship, or one of the beneficiaries’ relationships, sours.
Would your business survive?
Could you happily continue the business in partnership with the beneficiaries of your deceased partner’s estate (usually his or her spouse or children)?
A shareholders agreement is an agreement between the shareholders of a company that governs how matters that may arise between the shareholders will be resolved.
Electronic conveyancing allows your property transaction to be completed faster, securely and in a more efficient way through the online property exchange PEXA, with the documents needed for property conveyancing…
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