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The “who’s” and “what’s” of a Defacto Relationship

What is a Defacto relationship?

A Defacto relationship under section 4AA of the Family Law Act 1975 defines a Defacto relationship to be...

family-law

5 professionals you may need during separation

1. Accountant 

During separation, you may need your accountant especially when it comes to property settlements. As you need to prove your...

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Selling a Medical or Dental Practice

Similar to selling any business, selling a medical or dental practice should be well planned. There are many factors to consider before going...

business-commercial

Buying a franchise- Where do I start?

What is a franchise you may ask? A franchise is when you purchase a business that already has an established name, marketing plan, and operating...

property-conveyancing

What is a Conveyancer and why do I need one?

A conveyancer is a legal professional that will assist you in completing and providing advice in any property transaction.  Your conveyancer...

property-conveyancing

Why it’s important to review a Contract before signing

Buying a property is such an exciting time in one’s life but can also be quite daunting when it comes to the legal side of things. One thing we...

property-conveyancing

Top tips in the Conveyancing process

The conveyancing process involves preparing documents for transferring ownership of a property from the current owner to the new purchaser. There...

business-commercial

Subcontractor Agreements

You may find that you need to engage a subcontractor when you do not have the skills or resources to attend to works that you have been...

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The Next Step: Rent relief within the Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) regulations 2020 cease 29 March 2021- Western Australia

Are you aware of the end to the COVID-19 protections for commercial tenants and landlords?

To keep you informed and up to date, we set out...

wills-estates

Wills - The What's and Why's

Why Make a Will?

A Will is a legal document which sets out how you want your assets to be distributed upon your death.  Having a Will...

wills-estates

Deceased Estates - What are they?

In Victoria, when a person passes away, usually the Executor in their Will, or their next of kin, must deal with their Estate. A deceased...

business-commercial

Legal Requirements to consider before you Start your Business

When it comes to putting your dreams into realities, you want to make sure that you do it right from the start. Setting up a new business may...

business-commercial

Key Contracts in a Startup Business

Your startup business may begin with only you or another co-founder but it is never too early ensure the successful progression of your startup...

business-commercial

Workplace Compliance

In recent years, there has been a surge in cases of non-compliance with Australian workplace regulations that have been picked up by the Fair...

business-commercial

Key Stages in Selling Your Business

When you are ready to sell your business and move on to the chapter, it is important to understand the various aspects that will achieve a...

business-commercial

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements in the Workplace

With the onset of COVID-19 vaccines rolling out in Australia, there are several concerns amongst employers and employees about their rights and...

business-commercial

Partnership or a Company?

One of the first steps of setting up your business will be to decide on a business structure. There are 4 main types of business structures to...

business-commercial

Why you need Terms and Conditions for your business

To have a successful business, there are numerous factors which need pre- planning. This includes your businesses terms and conditions. As a new...

family-law

Superannuation After Separation

Going through a separation or divorce can be emotionally overwhelming. There are numerous things to consider during these circumstances and...

business-commercial

Non-Disclosure Agreement

A preventive measure to safeguard your business.

If you run a business or plan to start one, there could be instances where you share...

family-law

A Guide to Parenting Agreements After Separation

Going through a separation can be a difficult time for you and your family.  One of the most important matters you will need to consider is...

business-commercial

Retail Lease Checklist

You should consider the following points before entering into a retail lease:

Lease Duration

Make sure you consider the term of the lease...

wills-estates

How to update your Will

Over a period of time, changes in situations or circumstances may require you to review your Will. You must ensure that it is up to date and it...

family-law

Property Settlement after Separation

Going through a separation can be an emotionally rough time but along with personal turmoil it can come with a set of financial challenges as...

wills-estates

Information for Attorneys

As an attorney, you have obligations under the Powers of Attorney Act 2014. This fact sheet introduces your role.

Your powers as an...

business-commercial

Types of Business Structures

When you are planning to start a business, one of the first things you would have to consider is your business structure. An understanding about...

wills-estates

Power Of Attorney

A quick guide for you to understand the basics about Power of Attorney & how it can help. 

No one can predict the future but it is upon us...

business-commercial

Buying your first Franchise

Franchising is a model that enables you to operate business under an already established brand. The benefit of purchasing a franchise business is...

wills-estates

5 Risks of making a Will without Legal Advice

A Will should be seen as a responsibility towards your loved ones. To ensure that they are taken care of incase something happens to you in the...

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