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Family Law Arbitration: The Benefits
Family law arbitration is a process where an independent arbitrator is appointed to decide a matrimonial or de facto property dispute. Parties present their arguments and evidence to the arbitrator who makes a final determination to resolve the dispute. It is often a...
Signing Your Will In The COVID-19 Environment
Over the last few weeks many of our estate planning clients have expressed concern about the risk of being exposed to COVID-19 if they have to leave their houses to sign their wills. Section 10 of the Succession Act 1981 (“the Act”) requires a will to be executed in...
QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 24
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers’ publication, QSLAW Quarterly, is out now. Read more about: the risks and consequences of dangerous driving, the new requirements for signing your will in the COVID-19 environment, the benefits of family law arbitration, the importance of...
International Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Today is International Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The day was recognised by the United Nations as a “United Nations Day” in 2011. Elder abuse takes many shapes and forms, including psychological abuse, financial abuse, neglect, physical abuse and sexual abuse. The...
Power Naps & Property Offences
A man in the Moreton Bay region broke into commercial premises with a paver brick but could barely stay awake to do the job. After taking a few power naps, he left and went for another power nap at the property next door. The Queensland Crime Report 2018-19 reveals...
HomeBuilder: The $25,000 Cash Grant & Criteria
The construction industry is facing a difficult future with many builds placed on hold. On Friday afternoon, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced $25,000 cash grants for those building a new home OR undertaking significant home renovations. There are conditions...
COVID-19 Restrictions Lifting: Get Up-To-Date Now
As restrictions continue to be lifted, there are many questions as to what you can do. It is expected that cinemas, libraries and swimming pools will be opened within days. Each venue will need to comply with social distancing rules. Make sure that you do your...
A Dubious Character Reference & A Doubtful Judge
When you are defending criminal charges, it is important that your defence is solid. That means character references that stand up in court. A 35-year-old man tendered to Cleveland Magistrates Court a glowing work reference from his employer. Where Things Went Wrong...
Could Now Be The Time To Build Your Home?
Builders have reduced prices on home construction in a bid to generate work. A study by MCG Quantity Surveyors (“MCG”) found that the current building and renovation climate was the most competitive it had been since the Global Financial Crisis back in 2009. This is...