New Years Resolution … Or Is That Dissolution?

Tradition has it that the New Year is an opportunity to begin again and to reinvigorate.It is also a time for family get-togethers and a new school year for the children. The Dilemma It is common knowledge amongst family lawyers that life changing decisions are made...

Surrogacy: The Issues Worth Knowing About

We regularly receive inquiries from individuals looking to go down the path of surrogacy. The ability to enter a surrogacy arrangement is a complex area; however became just that little bit easier on 1 June 2010 when the Surrogacy Act 2010 (“the Act”) commenced.The...

QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 14

QSLAW Quarterly: Issue 14 has been released. Read more. Contact Us Get the best representation. Contact Quinn & Scattini Lawyers on 1800 999 529, email mail@rmold.newwebsite.live or submit an enquiry below. We are available to meet with you at any of our local...

Personal Property Securities Act Changes

Changes under the personal property securities regime that came into effect on 20 May 2017 significantly amend the definition of a Personal Property Securities Lease (“PPS Lease”). The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) (“PPSA”) provides that the security...

Elder Abuse & Superannuation

Superannuation is a major part of Australia’s retirement income system. With the progressive tightening of income tests and reductions in Government benefits, superannuation is likely to overtake the age pension as the major source of support for the majority of...