Family law matters can place serious financial and emotional stress on all those involved in the related court cases. It is therefore no surprise that
The long delays and backlogs in the Family Courts have been well-publicised. These delays no doubt cause frustrations, and can be very costly for the parties involved.
When you purchase real estate with a partner or spouse there are two ways in which your ownership of the property may be described: you
The treatment of superannuation in a property settlement between separating couples was historically a problem area because of the special qualities of superannuation interests. Because of
The Family Law Act makes provision for binding financial agreements between parties to a marriage and between parties to a de facto relationship. These agreements can
The law encourages separating parents to reach agreement about matters concerning their children. Parents are encouraged to take responsibility for their parenting arrangements and for
This Plain English Guide sets out some of the key provisions of the Family Law Act as it relates to children and what the Court will take
When parents separate, proper arrangements need to be made for the financial support of their children. The obligations of parents to provide for their children
If you and your partner separate, you need to consider what is to happen in relation to the division of any property that you own. The
Separation is a stressful time for individuals and families. At Coleman Greig our family lawyers can help you through the process by providing the benefits of
The confidential information of a business is what enables it to exploit its goodwill, which in most cases is its single most valuable asset. The
A handy reference guide with all the basic information you need to know at a glance When can a union enter your workplace? Union officials
What are modern awards and do they affect me? An award is a standard of minimum industrial terms and conditions applying to specific groups of
If your business is having difficulty recruiting skilled staff from within the Australian labour market, you may wish to consider sponsoring suitably qualified and experienced
What are the legal risks from termination of employment? Unfair Dismissal Claim This is the most common form of litigation arising from termination of employment.
Sometimes a person engaged as a contractor may in law be an employee. The line that divides employees from contractors is grey and shifting. Application of Awards
It is important to get the employment relationship right from the outset by clearly communicating to new employees the requirements of their job and the
What is Strata? Strata refers to a system of ownership whereby a building is divided into portions known as ‘lots’. The building can be an
When you purchase real estate with a partner or spouse there are two ways in which your ownership of the property may be described: you
Leasing premises is a major investment decision, whether you are a landlord or tenant. What many people don’t understand, however, is how complex a commercial
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