The importance of Full and Frank Disclosure
Earlier this year the Full Court overturned property settlement Orders on the basis that the parties entered into the agreement with the purpose and effect of defeating creditors.
Domestic Violence Leave
From 1 August 2018 employees may now be entitled to take unpaid leave to deal with family and domestic violence following a decision by the Fair Work Commission.
M&A Charitable Foundation 2018 Distribution
Congratulations to the recipients of the Macrossan & Amiet Charitable Foundation 2018 distribution.
Driving with an Interstate Driver Licence or Motor Vehicle
Have you relocated to Queensland? Have you transferred your Drivers Licence? Did you know you could be charged with unlicensed driving if you haven’t? What about your motor vehicles? Significant fines may apply.
Housing Development and Body Corporate Design Guidelines
Wanting to do your bit for the environment and install solar panels or a solar hot water system? Your property may be subject to Body Corporate By-Laws, Design Guidelines, or Building Covenants. What are they and are they enforceable?
Can we agree to provide funds outside of a standard Child Support Assessment?
Do you pay or receive more than your standard child support assessment? If so, do you have a Child Support Agreement to ensure these monies are recognised as child support payments?
What happens to my superannuation in a property settlement?
What happens with superannuation after the break down of a relationship?
Trusts: No Power to Separately Stream Franking Credits
Do you have a Trust structure? If so, this article contains important information regarding franking credits.
Pitfalls of DIY Legal Will Kits
The cost pressures on society are leading many people to try and do their own Will by purchasing an inexpensive DIY Legal Will kit, which try and make the completion of a Will a standardised procedure. However, people’s lives are not standardised and every Will has to be tailored to fit your own situation.
Psychiatric Injury
Claims for damages for emotional or mental harm which arise out of negligence are possible but require establishing the suffering is from more than grief.