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What happens if one party won’t sign divorce papers?
First, a note on personal service under the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 – Rule 2.45. You are not permitted to effect service on your ex partner personally. (c) the person serving a document must not be the party on whose...
Police Protection Directions: What you need to know
As of 1 January 2026, police now have the power to issue on-the-spot 12-month Police Protection Directions (PPD’s) for the purpose to stop threats or acts of domestic violence. PPD’s can be issued by police when responding to a domestic violence incident that lasts...
Financial Disclosure in Family Law Matters: What you need to know
Separating is hard enough without having to deal with complex disclosure obligations. Often, we hear clients say: “The other party already knows what we have.” “Can’t we just skip the paperwork?” At RMO Law - We understand. But it is important to note that the process...
Create It. Protect It. Commercialise It: Why Intellectual Property Matters
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in February 2026 noted that new technologies were “spreading across borders at unprecedented pace and gaps are narrowing in how intensively countries are using innovations.” All new technologies involve intellectual...
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Allegations of Choking and Strangulation in a Domestic Setting
In recent years, Queensland has introduced targeted legislation to address the serious nature of choking, strangulation, and suffocation within a domestic relationship. Under Section 315A of the Criminal Code (Qld), a person commits an offence if they unlawfully...
Misleading and Deceptive Conduct Claims – Selling Your Business?
When preparing to sell a business, it's important to think carefully about the information you share with potential buyers. Problems often arise where financial details of forecasts are later found to be inaccurate, leading to claims that the seller engaged in...
Conveyancing Update: Understanding Queensland’s New Seller Disclosure Laws
If you're thinking about selling a property in Queensland, there's a major legal update you need to know about. From 1 August 2025, sellers must provide buyers with a Seller Disclosure Statement and specific supporting documents before a contract is signed. These...
Congratulations to Bianca McDuff – Promoted to Special Counsel
We’re proud to announce that Bianca McDuff has been promoted to Special Counsel in our Family & De Facto Law Team. Bianca recently celebrated 10 years in the legal profession, marking a decade of dedication, professionalism, and outstanding client service. Over...