Dividing property after separation is often stressful. Each party worries about their financial future. Bankruptcy adds further complexity to a family law property settlement. Even couples who are still together should seek urgent legal advice if one party faces bankruptcy or insolvency. The non-bankrupt party should act quickly to protect their interests in shared assets.…
Most adults over 18 should consider having a Power of Attorney in place. A Power of Attorney is a legal document made by a person (the principal). It authorises one or more people (the attorney) to act on the principal’s behalf. The document defines what the attorney can do. This can range from a single…
Separated couples who cannot resolve parenting or financial matters through agreement can apply for interim orders in the Federal Circuit Court. In some complex cases, they may apply in the Family Court. Interim orders are temporary orders. Courts usually make them urgently. They remain in place until the final hearing. Even though they are temporary,…
Anyone who sells land in Victoria must disclose certain information to the purchaser. They do this by providing a disclosure statement. This is commonly called a “vendor’s statement”. Importantly, the vendor must provide it before the purchaser signs the contract of sale. In October 2014, significant changes came into effect. These changes updated what vendors…
Family law proceedings can become very stressful. The last thing you should be worrying about is exorbitant legal fees. However, your family law fees do not necessarily have to become a burden. We have provided our top 10 tips on ways in which you can keep your legal fees reasonable! Although family law proceedings can…
It’s important for all businesses to have systems in place to determine whether workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors, as tax, super and other government obligations are different depending on whether the working arrangement is employment or contracting. Employees generally have PAYG withholding, super and fringe benefits tax paid by the employer.…
If you are entering into an employment contract do you know what should be included? If you are an employer and using an old contract, should it be reviewed first? It is clear contracts should be individually structured to meet the needs of those involved and in reality, both employer and employee should seek legal…
Most of us appreciate the importance of making a Will and having an estate plan that sets out how we want to provide for our loved ones when we die. If, like many Australians, you belong to a blended family, estate planning becomes more complex. You need to address the competing interests of children from…
Separating parents must arrange the future care, welfare and development of their children. These arrangements are often formalised in parenting orders endorsed by the Court. If the parties cannot agree, the Court makes the orders. In all cases, the arrangements must serve the best interests of the children. What parenting orders include Parenting orders are…
If you have looked at booking holiday accommodation recently, chances are you have come across Airbnb. You may also know someone who rents out a spare room and talks about the extra money they are making. But what is Airbnb, how does it work, and what are the legal implications of making money from your…