Section 79 of the Family Law Act 1975 (“the Act”) empowers the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“FCFCOA”) to make orders altering property interests between parties following the…

By 2026, more than 22 per cent of Australians will be aged over 65, being an increase of six per cent since 2020. As Australia’s population continues to ‘grey’, issues…

Buying a property is one of the biggest investment decisions a person will make during their lifetime. That’s why it’s important to be as thorough as possible before signing a…

In most legal proceedings in the civil jurisdiction, the principle that ‘costs follow the event’ applies – meaning the winning party will have their legal costs paid by the unsuccessful…

Section 79 of the Family Law Act 1975 (“the Act”) empowers the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“FCFCOA”) to make orders altering property interests between parties following the…

In Australian Family Law, the decision by one party to end proceedings is a significant legal step, with implications for all parties involved. More commonly referred to as ‘discontinuance’, the…

In March 2020, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) introduced the ‘Priority Property Pools under $500,000’ (PPP500) Pilot – a program funded by the Australian Government designed…

Australia’s Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) is  acknowledged as one of the nation’s busiest judicial bodies. For this reason, the careful management of workflow and cases is…

Australia’s aging population has made it increasingly important to have clarity and certainty regarding the persons who will have authority to make decisions for you in the event you are…

In most legal proceedings in the civil jurisdiction, the principle that ‘costs follow the event’ applies – meaning the winning party will have their legal costs paid by the unsuccessful…

It is not uncommon for family members to become estranged from one another for many different reasons. A falling out in a family not only takes a terrible emotional toll…

When a family member dies, those who expect to benefit from the deceased’s estate do not always receive what they expect. For various reasons, a person may not get the…

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has created great upheaval at all levels of society. The need for social distancing to try and halt the spread of the disease has…

When a person buys an established business, it is important to ensure that the previous owner of the business does not set up in direct competition with the business. Likewise,…

When entering into an unconditional Contract for the sale of a property, a Seller may be led to believe that they have no obligations to disclose any matters affecting the…

With the roll-out of the NDIS in Queensland, it is important that service providers who receive NDIS funding are aware of their criminal screening obligations regarding their staff and volunteers….

Since February 2023, it has become mandatory in Queensland for certain types of property instruments and documents to be lodged or deposited electronically through an Electronic Lodgement Network Operator (ELNO)….

The summer of 2021-2022 has seen much of the east coast of Australia subjected to severe flooding due to extreme downpours, with many places setting new monthly records for rainfall….

From 30 September 2019 there are new and additional requirements in relation to witnessing requirements for documents to be registered in the Queensland Land Registry. The changes will affect both…

Many people think that when they enter into a contract to sell land, the contract is unconditional once the finance and building and pest inspection clauses are satisfied. It may…