Legal Issues
“You’ve been served!”: What it actually means
What the famous legal term actually entails in Australia.
Folau can’t have his cake and eat it too
Professional sport in Australia is the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to salacious headlines and legal disputes.
Israel Folau has been sensationally...
Consent orders in family law
The breakdown of a relationship can be one of the most difficult situations that a person can face, especially when it comes time to...
Fences can be a dividing issue
A few times each year we get contacted by clients who are at war with their neighbours about dividing fences.
When property co-owners go to war
People own property (real estate) together for a range of reasons.
Special Report: It’s not just a house, it’s a home – or is it?
For over a century Orchard Hills has been made up of sprawling farmland unaffected by large scale residential development like many of its neighbouring suburbs.
Changes to the banking sector
This week’s column centres on the new payments platform which launched in Australia on Tuesday.
While not exclusively a legal issue, the changes will have...
Can someone with dementia make a Will?
We often get enquiries from people with family members who are in the twilight of their lives as to whether or not a person...
What if someone dies without a Will?
If a person dies without a Will, this is known as dying “intestate”.
An intestate Estate is divided in accordance with the formula set out...
Advice for buyers and sellers as spring property season arrives
Thinking of buying or selling this spring?
A COVID-19 vaccine is coming, so what does the law say?
Debate continues to bluster along at breakneck speed as talk of a COVID-19 vaccine being available in early 2021 dominates headlines.
Preparing your home for spring selling season
We are already seeing activity in the property market pick up.
Legal inconsistencies in same-sex marriage debate
The marriage equality debate is taking centre stage in mainstream media once again following the decision of Australian tennis great Margaret Court to boycott...
Things to do before you list your property for sale
At about this time every year we write an article providing some tips and hints around selling your property.
How conflicts of interest work in the legal world
Very strict rules govern how solicitors practice.
Four tips to prepare for the spring selling season
Expert conveyancer Daniel McKinnon says now's the time to prepare if you're planning to buy or sell this spring.
Informal contracts explained
Weekender legal guru Daniel McKinnon explains informal contracts - and why they're just as enforceable as a written agreement.
Quirky road rules you may not know about
Most of us know our mainstream road rules back to front.
There are some other road rules in New South Wales that you might not...
