Law

We are often asked what is Probate? Some clients believe that it is some form of inheritance tax or government levy on estates. Probate is simply official recognition from the Supreme Court that an executor has the right to administer an estate according to the terms of a will. It also confirms the validity of […]

For many business owners, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted their ability to meet their obligations under a commercial lease. This has a flow-on effect to landlords who may also be struggling financially during this period, creating tension and leading to rental disputes. This brief discusses current legislative responses to the impact of COVID-19 and

Section 18 of the Australian Consumer Law prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct. The text of the section is quite simple: A person must not, in trade or commerce, engage in conduct that is misleading or deceptive or is likely to mislead or deceive. This simple section has enormous power and surprising breadth. It has been

With the festive season only weeks away, it can be an emotional time negotiating parenting arrangements for the Christmas period. Sometimes partners cannot agree on a changeover time, or distance makes it difficult to make considered arrangements. Despite its challenges, it is in your child’s best interests to keep the Christmas stress and potential disputes

Conveyancing is the process of formally transferring the ownership of property from the vendor (seller) to the purchaser (buyer). So you’ve decided to buy a property but don’t know where to start! Whether you are buying a home to live in, vacant land to build on or buying for investment purposes, here’s a quick guide

Protecting your intellectual property The 2010 film The Social Network shows the start of the Facebook phenomena and what can happen when someone claims that their intellectual property has been stolen. Mark Zuckerberg is now a billionaire and Facebook is one of the best known brands in the world. But just imagine if the Winklevoss

Conveyancing is the process of formally transferring the ownership of property from the vendor (seller) to the purchaser (buyer). If you are thinking of selling your home you should contract your solicitor as soon as possible to ensure that you comply with your legal obligations. If you fail to comply, the purchaser may be entitled

Protecting your IP The Intellectual Property (IP) of a business can be an extremely valuable asset, and one that sets that business apart from the rest of the market. Well drafted contracts and deeds of assignment and IP registration are important methods of protecting the IP of a small business. Protecting your IP can increase

As of 1 September 2021, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCC) and Family Court of Australia (FCA) will merge to become the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) following the passing of legislation in February 2021 to amalgamate the two Courts. Previously, it has been commonplace for the majority of family law

This is a commonly asked question at the beginning of many family law property matters, and the answer is yes. In property settlement matters, the Courts imposes an obligation on all parties to provide to each other full and frank financial disclosure relevant to their individual financial circumstance. Providing your full and frank financial disclosure