by Nigel Hales | Apr 24, 2018 | Knowledge
In a recent case, a property owner was stuck with a $400,000 infrastructure charges bill because he consented to a development application without paying proper attention to the possible consequences. An infrastructure charge is something which councils can impose for...
by precedence | Apr 12, 2018 | Knowledge
Choosing a guardian to care for your child in the event of your passing is a tough decision to make as a parent. No one will seem like the perfect match – simply because they are not you. Although it may feel unnatural, appointing a guardian who you choose and trust...
by precedence | Apr 10, 2018 | Knowledge
A parent who owes the other parent money for child support can be prevented from leaving the country with Departure Prohibition Orders. The latest statistics from the Department of Human Services (Child Support) (“the Department”) reveal that in the 2016/17 financial...
by precedence | Mar 20, 2018 | Knowledge
Entering into a franchise arrangement and running your own business can be a very exciting time. You receive the benefits of the established brand, and usually a well-documented operations manual to assist you to run the franchised business. However, before you take...
by precedence | Mar 6, 2018 | Knowledge
The effect of separation vs divorce on a will Last week over a latte, my friend and I were chatting about her recent separation from her husband and the need to update her will. Alarmingly, she told me that she had heard that there was no point in doing a new will...
by precedence | Feb 23, 2018 | Knowledge
A guide for professionals on what to do if you’ve been served with a family law subpoena We often receive calls from accountants, financial advisors, counsellors, business owners and other professionals asking us what they should do after being served with a subpoena...
