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Postnups in Australia - Protect Your Newfound Assets During Your Marriage
Family Law: 06 June 2025
Author: Kara Inglese
You may have heard the buzzword “prenup” amongst pop culture involving high profile celebrities – but have you heard of “postnups”?
Disputing a Statutory Demand After the Deadline: What Courts Say About Opposing Winding-Up Applications
Litigation: 02 June 2025
Author: Caroline Skeoch
We are often approached by clients in receipt of a winding up application in which a creditor relies upon the failure by the client to comply with the earlier creditor’s statutory demand; only to be told the client has a genuine dispute about the debt which underlies the creditors statutory demand.
How To Serve Divorce Papers When You Can’t Locate Your Spouse, Or They Are Evading Service
Family Law: 28 May 2025
Author: Giselle Roman
In family law divorce can be a straightforward process particularly when parenting and property matters have already been finalised. However, divorces can become more complex when you don’t know where your spouse is and personal service seems impossible.
Selling Your Business: A Seller's Guide to Maximising Value and Minimising Risk
Business Law: 28 May 2025
Author: Leisa Bayston
Selling a business can be one of the most significant financial transactions most entrepreneurs will undertake. From a seller's perspective, success depends on thorough preparation, strategic decision-making, and careful risk management throughout the process.
Buying a Business: A Buyer's Guide to navigating the purchase
Business Law: 28 May 2025
Author: Leisa Bayston
As a buyer, your primary concern is ensuring you get exactly what you're paying for – no nasty surprises, no hidden liabilities, and a smooth transition that preserves the business value you're acquiring. Here's what every prospective buyer needs to know about the purchase process.
Saint-John v Owners Corporation: A Win for Transparency
Litigation,Owners Corporation: 21 May 2025
Author: Deb Andronaco
In a recent ruling by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), lot owners gained new clarity on their rights to access Owners Corporation records.
Liquidation Monopoly: Chance avoiding a public examination, risk going to jail
Insolvency: 21 May 2025
Author: Sam Merrylees
A recent decision by Justice Stewart of the Federal Court of Australia in Shute (Liquidator), in the matter of Modliv Pty Ltd (in liq) [2025] FCA 224 (“Shute”) serves as an important reminder to individuals summonsed to give evidence and/or produce documents in Court in relation to the examinable affairs of a company that:
Mechanic’s Lien in Australia: Legal Rights for Repairers Facing Non-Payment
Business Law: 20 May 2025
Author: Joel Parsons
You’re a mechanic. You’ve just completed works on a customer’s car and now they’re refusing to pay. What can you do?
A “Statement by a vendor of a small business” or “Section 52 Statement” (Statement) is a legal document required for the sale of a small business in Victoria.
Emancipation Of Minors
Family Law: 15 May 2025
The concept of a child legally separating from their parents may sound unusual, however this process, known as “emancipation”, is sometimes sought by minors wanting more control over their lives. The process of emancipation of minors is not formalised under a single legislative act in Australia, and is instead managed under a range of laws and directions from the court.
The ALP’s Election & Its Impact On Employment Law
Employment Law: 15 May 2025
Author: Bianca Mazzarella
Understanding Courtroom Jargon: A Plain-English Guide
Litigation,Commercial and Business Law,Insolvency: 12 May 2025
Author: Alex Nicol, Mike Chenoweth
Facing court can be stressful. The legal language should not make the process harder to understand.
How to Manage Business Disputes Proactively
Litigation: 12 May 2025
Legal disputes can be a turning point for any business, potentially disrupting operations, draining resources, and placing reputations at risk.
A Smarter Way to Resolve Disputes: Exploring Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Litigation: 12 May 2025
In the world of business and commerce, disputes are almost inevitable. They may arise from misunderstandings, competing interests, or breaches of contract.
Can a borrower rely on limitation periods to avoid repaying secured loans?
Litigation: 23 April 2025
Author: Sean Richards
Tick tock – Contract beats the Clock!
Managers need to be able to direct and supervise their staff. Inevitably, a question then arises as to what constitutes reasonable directives and action from managers.
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