If you’ve recently encountered the breakdown of a de facto relationship, then you might be wondering what your legal rights are moving forward. Or perhaps you’re currently in a de facto relationship and know little about the legalities of this arrangement. Although you and your partner are unmarried, you may be surprised to hear that…
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The death of a loved one can be a challenging time fraught with big decisions. In some cases, a person may feel as though they’ve been left out of a loved one’s will or treated unjustly by the deceased (also known as the Testator). At other times, a person may call into question the validity…
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The Melbourne real estate market has tipped in favour of buyers, with stock levels above average and vendors accepting larger discounts. While this is great news for anyone thinking of buying a home within Melbourne and its surrounding suburbs, it also means more people will be requiring the services of a conveyancer. Keep reading to…
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According to the most recent statistics, 49,510 divorces were granted in Australia in 2020, representing an increase of 1.9%. If you and your partner are beginning the process of a divorce, you may be wondering if you require the services of a divorce lawyer. While not all parties hire legal representation during this time, it’s…
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Setting up a new business is an exciting time; however, it can also be one that’s full of uncertainty. There are many reasons why you need a lawyer when starting a business, including many of which you may have overlooked. In this article, we examine each of these areas to set you on the right…
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One of the most common questions we receive from clients is “do I need a Will?”. We suggest that everyone over the age of 18 write a Will to legally document their wishes and relieve the pressure on their loved ones during a time of grief. A Will is a legal document that specifies who will inherit…
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Separating couples should make reasonable attempts to agree on the future living arrangements, care and responsibility for their children. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) provides that, unless there are extenuating circumstances, dispute resolution is compulsory if agreement cannot be reached, prior to bringing an application for parenting orders to the family law courts. Unless…
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Selling your residential property is likely to be one of the most significant financial transactions you’ll ever make. The sale of a property is managed by conveyancing laws that can be overwhelming and complex for someone who has not had experience in dealing with them. Appointing a suitable professional at an early stage is important…
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A Partnership Agreement is a contract between all the partners in a business and outlines each partner’s duties and responsibilities, governs important matters that arise from the business, procedures for making business decisions and how to resolve disputes amongst partners. The relationship between business partners can deteriorate if they do not understand their duties, roles and obligations. This is…
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Buying off the plan means purchasing a property that has not yet been built. Consequently, the contract does not have a definite settlement date which can only be estimated at the time of entering it, with a range of contingencies likely to influence completion. A sunset date is a final date provided under the contract…
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