Tax, What Tax?!
March 2019 | Les Stubbs
One of the most important benefits and advantages of consulting a specialist family lawyer is to be properly advised on your legal rights and obligations before
How Watertight is Your Will? Family Provision 101
February 2019 | Jonathan Harris
You have worked long and hard to accumulate the assets that will comprise your estate. So it’s your choice who inherits under your will, right?
Can You Change a Child’s Name After Separation?
January 2019 | Georgia Dight
Family lawyers are often asked by parents whether they are able to change their child’s surname after separation or divorce. This generally occurs when a parent
New Community-Based Sentences for Criminal Offences in NSW
February 2019 | Scott Freidman
Over the years we have become accustomed to hearing media references to court sentences meted out for criminal offences. Terminology such as “suspended sentences”, “good behaviour bonds” and “home detention”
Risks Posed by Departing Employees: Is Your Business Protected?
February 2019 | Kieran Kelly
We have recently been asked to advise several clients in relation to the protections they have in place from former employees who have joined a competitor.
The scenario often takes a
Insolvency Practitioners, Trading Trusts and Priorities: Uncertain Times
January 2019 | Kieran Kelly
Insolvency practitioners have been faced with uncertainty as to whether the priority regime in the Corporations Act should apply when companies that have conducted their business
New Year, New You – Tackle Your Estate Plan
January 2019 | Jonathan Harris
Estate planning is something most of us put off “until next year” – it’s just too difficult. We promise it’s not! Sure, it can involve some
New Rental Reforms to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence
January 2019 | Ariza Arif
New tenancy reforms to improve the protections for victims of domestic violence living in a rented property will commence on 28 February 2019.
If Your Child is Asking for a Loan, Don’t Break the Golden Rule!
December 2018 | Jonathan Harris
If your child is in a state of financial need, it is understandable that you, as
Attention All: Stay Safe this ‘Silly Season’
December 2018 | Scott Freidman
The Christmas and New Year period is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends. However, the ‘silly season’ can also be
Don’t Fall Foul of New Pension Rules
December 2018 | Jonathan Harris
Serious consequences for failing to make minimum payments
You probably know that the ATO has confirmed the consequences of