Pursuant to section 79 of the Family Law Act 1975 the Court may make Orders with respect to the property of parties to a marriage altering their interests in such property.
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Your Home is Your Castle: Knowing Your Rights when it comes to Police Raids and Search Warrants
“A man’s home is his castle” is an adage dating back from 1605 in the English common law. Whilst it may sound antiquated, the protection of a person’s dwelling and their right to privacy remains an enforceable right under both the common law and statute law.
The Future of Conveyancing – Online Settlements
Lawyers and banks will soon be attending property settlements without leaving their desk, with the assistance of the web-based program PEXA (Property Exchange Australia Limited) now operative in New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia with limited use currently in Queensland.
An Important Decision
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One of the great mysteries in life is why bad things happen to good people. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that everyone does in fact get sick or injured at some stage in their lives, the question is simply how sick or injured does that one person get?
More Traffic Offences Attracting Double Demerit Points
Currently in Queensland double demerit points are applied to individuals who repeatedly commit offences relating to seatbelts, motorbike helmets and exceeding the speed limit by more than 20km per hour.
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I feel privileged to have recently joined the Macrossan & Amiet Whitsunday office as a Solicitor.
Subcontractors Charges Act Claims
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Are you a subcontractor owed money by your superior contractor (e.g. a builder) for work completed on a construction site?
Subcontractor’s Liability For Defective Building Works
From 1 June 2015, the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (‘QBCC’) will have the power to pursue building industry subcontractors for defective works that they complete.
Preferential Payment Claims – Are You at Risk of a Liquidator’s Claim?
Are you owed money by a company which appears to be in financial difficulty? Have you recently received payment for money owed by a company in financial difficulty?
Is Your Business Struggling to Pay its Debts?
Times are tough at the moment and many businesses are struggling financially.
Insolvency occurs when your business cannot pay its debts, which can result in your business closing down. Different insolvency procedures apply to individuals and companies.
