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Call Option Agreements – A Buyer’s Perspective
A Call Option Agreement (“Agreement”) is when a proposed Buyer (“Grantee”), instead of entering directly into a Contract of Sale with the proposed Seller (“Grantor”), they enter into an agreement for a nominal fee whereby the Grantor grants the Grantee a right to call...
Responding To An Application For A Protection Order
Being served with an application for a Protection Order can be quite overwhelming. It can be difficult to know how you wish to respond to that application without knowing exactly what the Court will be looking at. For an application for a Protection Order to be...
Estate Planning – Do I Need A Will?
Do I need a Will? This is a question often asked by clients when considering their estate planning issues. The question is better put like this: - Who will sort out my estate, and who will get the benefit of all those things (money, real estate, property) I have...
Total Permanent Disability (TPD) and Family Law Property Settlement
This article will address the Court’s approach in matrimonial property settlements where a party to a relationship is in receipt of a Total and Permanent Disability payment. At the outset, it is important to understand that assets and liabilities will not simply be...
Have You Been Defamed By A Keyboard Warrior Or An Online Troll? What You Need To Know!
This article covers: What defamation is How evidence of defamation is obtained What defenses there are for defamatory publication – looking into the defamation act 2015 (Qld) A defamation case example Why you need a lawyer when dealing with defamation How long a...
Conveyancing Update: Representations & Misrepresentations
Most people in the property industry will appreciate that the contract often refered to as the contract of sale, is the document in which a seller and a buyer agree to sell and buy a property. The contract contains: Details of the parties. Purchase price. Settlement...
We Are Hiring! Experienced Conveyancing Paralegal – Brisbane – A-Z Conveyancing
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 Conveyancing Paralegal with a minimum of 3 years experience to join the RMO team. This position...
We Are Hiring! Family Lawyer 3 Years PAE- 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. This position is located in...
Compulsory Land Acquisition: Frequently Asked Questions
This article discusses what rights you have in Queensland in regards to compulsory land acquisition. We cover a variety of questions and topics, including: Your rights in a compulsory land acquisition. Why local government/council can resume land. Whether I still own...