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Conveyancing Update: Seller’s Change Of Mind
We occasionally see situations where a seller has a change of mind either because the seller has received a better offer or the seller has decided that he/she did not want to sell the property after all. The seller then poses the question “can I get out of the contract?”
Conveyancing Update: Buying A Property Through A Company Or A Trust
We see contracts where buyer’s details have been incorrectly stated, whether it be a company or a trust as the buyer. This article is designed to assist in ensuring that the buyer’s details are correctly stated.
Mediation: How Are The Views Of Children Taken Into Account?
It is not uncommon for parents to have a fixed view that the only fair parenting order or agreement is for children to spend equal time with each parent. These expectations can hinder achieving agreement at mediation, particularly when such views do not align with the views of the children.
Retirement Villages Operators & Residents: The 18 Month Rule
There is concern within the retirement village industry that changes to Queensland’s Retirement Villages Act 1999 regarding “buybacks” are contributing to financial stress that could impact not only retirement village operators but also the residents within the villages.
Everyone Is Entitled To A Fair Trial, From Fair Judges
Everyone before the courts is entitled to a fair trial. Judges are expected to be fair in their demeanour and treat those appearing before the judges with respect. In one extraordinary case before the family court (Federal Circuit Court), a father and his legal counsel were subject to bullying and demeaning behaviour from one judge.
The Police Want To Speak To Me: What Should I Do?
Nothing causes your stomach to drop quite like hearing that the local police wish to speak to you. Whether that be coming home to a calling card left at your front door or a phone call from the police officer themselves. “Mr Smith, we would like to speak to you about an incident. When can you come down to the police station?”
SMSF Trustees: Trustee Discretion, Good Faith and Payment of SMSF Death Benefits (Wareham v Marsella (2020) VSCA 92)
In February 2019, in the Victorian Supreme Court decision of Re Marsella; Marsella v Wareham (No 2) [2019] VSC 65, the court set aside the trustee’s decision to pay the death benefit to herself, and the trustee was removed as a trustee of the fund.
We Are Hiring! Family Lawyer 3 Years PAE- Brisbane or Beenleigh
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.
We Are Hiring! Property & Business Lawyer 3+ Years Experience
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 property & business lawyer with 3+ years experience to join the RMO Team.
Equitable Estoppel
Reverse mortgages are known to be a “last resort” for retirees and pensioners. The main reason for this low usage of reverse mortgages is due to the risk of will disputes between beneficiaries and reduced equity later in life.
Tree Dispute
Reverse mortgages are known to be a “last resort” for retirees and pensioners. The main reason for this low usage of reverse mortgages is due to the risk of will disputes between beneficiaries and reduced equity later in life.
Work Licences: Keeping You On The Road
Do you require a work licence? If you have you been charged with an offence of drink or drug driving or failing to provide a specimen as required, and you need to your licence for your employment, you may qualify for a restricted licence, otherwise known as a work licence.