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Does Family Mediation Work? Benefits, Challenges and Legal Implications Explained
[Updated 26/09/2024 by Taylor Wilson] Effective family mediation at an early stage can avoid lengthy, costly and emotionally draining contested court proceedings. This may save you significant time, money and worry. If you are wondering how...
Do We Need A Shareholders’ Agreement?
[Updated 26/09/2024 by Natashia Blank] When starting a company, it’s easy to overlook the importance of formal agreements between shareholders. However, having a shareholders' agreement in place is crucial for protecting both the company and...
Buying or Selling a Home? Here’s When to Engage a Conveyancer
If you're in the process of buying or selling your home, you should engage a residential conveyancer at some point in the process. As someone who is part of an experienced conveyancing team, I see one common factor relevant to every client – timing....
How to Resolve Director and Shareholder Disputes
[Updated 23/09/2024 by Eloise Turnbull] Due to the current economic climate, we are seeing an increase in disputes amongst companies, particularly between shareholders and directors. This article provides several valuable tips on how internal...
Bail in Queensland – How it Works
In Queensland, bail is a legal right that couples with the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. Bail is governed by the Bail Act 1980 (Qld) and it reflects a broader commitment to individual human rights. In this article, we will look at...
Excluding Someone from Your Will in Queensland – What You Need to Know
Is there someone you want to exclude from your Will? Even if you’ve already written a Will cutting somebody out, it may be worth a second look. The person you wish to exclude may still be entitled to make a claim on your estate under Queensland's...
Who Owns Frozen Embryos When Partners Separate? 3 Deciding Factors
Do you have frozen embryos with a partner you are separating from? You may be wondering who gets custody of these frozen embryos after divorce or separation. The increasing use of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) reproductive technologies has led to more...
Parenting Plans Are Not Enforceable – Here’s Why
Parenting plans offer a flexible, cooperative approach to post-separation parenting arrangements. They focus on the best interests of the children while avoiding the cost, formality and potential adversarial nature of court proceedings. What...
Estate Disputes in Queensland – Why They’re On The Rise
In recent years, Queensland has seen a notable increase in estate disputes. Most recently, we saw a large deceased estate dispute handed to the Redland City Mayor to administer. These types of disputes are often deeply personal, emotional, and can...
5 Reasons Why You Need to Pay PAYG Instalments
In Australia, the Pay As You Go (PAYG) instalment system is a vital component of the country's tax framework. It is designed to help individuals with investments and businesses manage their tax obligations throughout the financial year. Today, we...
New Changes to Casual Employment in 2024 – Are You Prepared?
Effective August 26, 2024, there will be significant changes to casual employment. These changes redefine casual work, pathways to full-time or part-time employment, and responsibilities of employees and employers. For employers with 15 or more...
Contesting a Will in Queensland – 8 Common Myths BUSTED
If you are considering contesting a will in Queensland, a Family Provision Application (FPA) allows certain individuals to contest a will if they believe they have not been adequately provided for. Although the legal framework for this is...
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