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What Happens to a Business in a Family Law Dispute?
Introduction In family law property settlement proceedings all assets and liabilities of each party, (whether they are owned jointly or separately) are combined to form what is commonly known as…
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What is the Best Business Structure for a Tradesman Wanting to Start their Own Business?
If you’re a tradesman contemplating going out on your own, there’s probably a bunch of things going on in your mind, one which may be how do you legally set…
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The Risks of Buying Off The Plan
On face value, the notion of buying something you haven’t yet seen poses plenty of questions, but yet plenty of people will buy a property that hasn’t yet been built…
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Protecting My Interests in Property
A Caveat is a legal document registered on the Title of a property which generally prevents dealings with that property without the lodger’s consent. Once registered on Title, it acts…
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Statutory Wills: Making A Will For Person Who Lacks Capacity
Let’s face it, as responsible adults there are certain things we simply have to do whether we like it or not. We have to work. We have to pay bills….
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The Ticking Time Bomb in Your Estate Plan
When it comes to estate planning, you might be surprised that often the biggest asset that you may leave behind might not be your property pool, but rather your superannuation….
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Spousal Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions
Even in a best-case scenario – one in which you and your partner have decided to end the marriage on amicable terms – questions may arise about your legal rights…
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Post-Separation Assets – Who Gets What?
Who gets what will depend on the facts Australian statistics show that one third of relationships end in separation or divorce. The growing breakdown of relationships caused by divorce or…
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Nuisance Communication – Rights of Body Corporate
Ten phone calls, fifty voice messages and a disgruntled lot owner who wants answers yesterday – there is always one. But when does it constitute a nuisance communication and what…
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What Happens if a Body Corporate Caretaker Wishes to Sell its Management Rights to a New Caretaker and Wants the Committee to Agree to it?
In the context of bodies corporate, one commonly asked question is, what happens in the event that a body corporate caretaker wishes to sell its management rights to a new…
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Should You Choose to Litigate or Not?
Conflict is sadly a part of most relationships, be it business or otherwise, but in the context of former, litigation for many is often their preferred choice to resolve issues….
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How Builders Can Resolve Disputes Quickly
The building and construction space is the source of many legal disputes that arise out of complicated contract arrangements. This will often lead to the parties enforcing their legal rights,…
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Putting a Price On Pain & Suffering
Recent reform to awards for pain and suffering for those who have suffered a workplace injury brings the Workers Compensation & Rehabilitation Act into line with the damages available under the Civil…
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What Happens to a Business in a Family Law Dispute?
Introduction In family law property settlement proceedings all assets and liabilities of each party, (whether they are owned jointly or separately) are combined to form what is commonly known as…
READ MORE
What is the Best Business Structure for a Tradesman Wanting to Start their Own Business?
If you’re a tradesman contemplating going out on your own, there’s probably a bunch of things going on in your mind, one which may be how do you legally set…
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What You Need to Know Before You Sell Your Business
For many business owners, they’ve dedicated years and years of blood, sweat, and tears into their enterprise, hoping that one day, all their efforts will pay off when they sell…
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What Happens When the Honeymoon is Over?
As with most relationships when parties initially form that relationship be it personal or business the relationship is in what is often phrased “the honeymoon phase”…
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The Importance of Open Communication within Body Corporate Committees
I always find it interesting when I attend a budget committee meeting and the committee expresses to me their disappointment ….
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Mortgage Mayhem
Higher interest and a cooling financial climate can cause havoc for unprotected borrowers and lenders.
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The Risks of Buying Off The Plan
On face value, the notion of buying something you haven’t yet seen poses plenty of questions, but yet plenty of people will buy a property that hasn’t yet been built…
READ MORE
Protecting My Interests in Property
A Caveat is a legal document registered on the Title of a property which generally prevents dealings with that property without the lodger’s consent. Once registered on Title, it acts…
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Before You Buy a Property on the Gold Coast, Listen to This!
The Gold Coast if you know, is renowned for its diverse property appeal, but in 2018 property experts are saying that infrastructure in the Northern and Central suburbs will contribute…
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Property on the Line
Leading Gold Coast solicitor Simon Bennett looks at the impact of the rapid transit light rail project on landowners and bodies corporate.
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Property and Prosperity
Property prices and dining experiences have replaced sex and the footy as primary topics of conversation in urban Australia. Choosing the wrong restaurant is a mistake, poor property decisions can spell disaster.
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Statutory Wills: Making A Will For Person Who Lacks Capacity
Let’s face it, as responsible adults there are certain things we simply have to do whether we like it or not. We have to work. We have to pay bills….
READ MORE
The Ticking Time Bomb in Your Estate Plan
When it comes to estate planning, you might be surprised that often the biggest asset that you may leave behind might not be your property pool, but rather your superannuation….
READ MORE
What Can I do if I Have Been Left Out of a Will?
If you have been excluded from a Will, it probably seems like a slap in the face. You may be feeling hurt and angry – especially if the person who…
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What is an Executor and How Do I Choose One?
If you’re like many people when it comes to estate planning, you probably don’t give the attention that’s necessary in choosing who your executor will be but rather simply opting…
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A Ten Point Strategy to Make Sure Your Estate Planning is Up to Date
It’s one of those things that we all know we should do – but we don’t necessarily want to do it. As adults we’re all aware that it’s important to…
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Will Shock: Could an unsent text message be a valid will?
In Queensland, a valid will is written and signed by either the person making the will (the Testator) or directed by the Testator in their presence. The testator must sign...
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Spousal Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions
Even in a best-case scenario – one in which you and your partner have decided to end the marriage on amicable terms – questions may arise about your legal rights…
READ MORE
Post-Separation Assets – Who Gets What?
Who gets what will depend on the facts Australian statistics show that one third of relationships end in separation or divorce. The growing breakdown of relationships caused by divorce or…
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What is a Family Report?
In family law matters, you may have heard of the term, “family report,” but what is it and in what circumstances do they apply. In this podcast, Gary Mallett, our…
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What Happens to a Business in a Family Law Dispute?
Introduction In family law property settlement proceedings all assets and liabilities of each party, (whether they are owned jointly or separately) are combined to form what is commonly known as…
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How to Get a Divorce in Australia
There’s no doubt about it. Ending a relationship is never easy. But in Australia, ending a marriage is relatively simple – at least in the eyes of the law. This…
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Do Grandparents Have Rights in Family Law Disputes?
We know that family law disputes are often tumultuous with so many people, quite apart from the 2 spouses and children that are caught in the crossfire. One such group,…
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Nuisance Communication – Rights of Body Corporate
Ten phone calls, fifty voice messages and a disgruntled lot owner who wants answers yesterday – there is always one. But when does it constitute a nuisance communication and what…
READ MORE
What Happens if a Body Corporate Caretaker Wishes to Sell its Management Rights to a New Caretaker and Wants the Committee to Agree to it?
In the context of bodies corporate, one commonly asked question is, what happens in the event that a body corporate caretaker wishes to sell its management rights to a new…
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The Roles and Responsibilities of Body Corporate Members
There is little doubt that both the role and responsibilities of body corporate members can be onerous. In this video, OMB Solicitors’ Tom Robinson discusses those characteristics and in particular,…
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How Does a Body Corporate Change its By-Laws?
With the sheer number of Bodies Corporate on the Gold Coast, it’s probably not surprising that the need to change a bylaw occurs quite regularly. But how is that change…
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The Importance of Open Communication within Body Corporate Committees
I always find it interesting when I attend a budget committee meeting and the committee expresses to me their disappointment ….
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What Happens When Body Corporate Levies Go Unpaid?
If you own a lot within a community title scheme, then it’s likely that you may be aware that they are required to pay Body Corporate levies. However, it can…
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Should You Choose to Litigate or Not?
Conflict is sadly a part of most relationships, be it business or otherwise, but in the context of former, litigation for many is often their preferred choice to resolve issues….
READ MORE
How Builders Can Resolve Disputes Quickly
The building and construction space is the source of many legal disputes that arise out of complicated contract arrangements. This will often lead to the parties enforcing their legal rights,…
READ MORE
Social Media and Defamation
Ben Strangman discusses the increasing perils of posting on social media and how it could affect you.
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Protect Yourself at all Times
The year 2011 will be remembered for natural disasters – Brisbane floods, North Queensland Cyclones, Christchurch earthquake and the Japanese tsunami.
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Courts, Cost & Considerations
An experienced solicitor offers viable solutions in the face of legal action. Leading Gold Coast lawyer Simon Bennett says courts are often described as casinos for the rich. “Most people think only…