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Mediation & Parenting Disputes
What Is Mediation? Mediation is built into the court process and is the required first step before filing proceedings for parenting orders. Section 60I(1) the Family Law Act 1975 requires an applicant to firstly make a genuine effort to resolve their arrangements...
Sentencing: The Facts
Do you need to know more about sentencing? Are you about to be sentenced for a criminal offence in Queensland? This article explains what sentencing is in Queensland for criminal charges. It also explores the process and factors considered for sentencing. What Is A...
Out of Bounds: Boundary Realignment & Partial Land Acquisitions
In this post we will cover the steps to a boundary realignment and a partial land acquisition. This includes: Contract of sale Survey plan Land title requirements Transfers Planning and documenting lodgement Introduction to boundary realignment and partial land...
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International Estate Planning Documentation: Your Question Answered
“I made a will and enduring power of attorney in New Zealand but now I live in Australia. Do I need to create a new will and enduring power of attorney”. I have a will and enduring power of attorney in New Zealand / UK, do I need a new one now that I live in...
We Are Hiring! Family Lawyer 3 Years PAE- Beenleigh or Brisbane
Ryan Murdoch O'Regan Lawyers are hiring. Ryan Murdoch O'Regan is a long-established legal practice with five offices throughout South-East Queensland. We are looking for a Family Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PAE to join the RMO team. This position is located in...
Dangerous Driving: The Risks & Consequences Of Reckless Driving
Unlike most offences relating to the conduct of drivers, dangerous driving or dangerous operation of a motor vehicle is a criminal offence, not a traffic offence. Under section 328A of the Criminal Code 1899 (QLD) (“the Code”), dangerous operation of a motor vehicle...
Conveyancing Update: Tenancies & Vacant Possession
The tenancies section on page 3 of the REIQ contract requires the person preparing the contract to insert: (a) Details of the tenancy to which the property is sold subject, or (b) “Nil” if there is no tenancy. This sounds simple enough but we see instances where...
Conveyancing Update: Caveat Emptor: Does It Still Apply To Property Transactions?
Caveat emptor is a legal principle which is Latin for “let the buyer beware”. This article examines whether this principle still applies to property transactions. Property transactions and caveat emptor Many years ago a seller would prepare a contract and it would be...