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How are assets split during a divorce in Australia?

Divorce can be a difficult time for any family. To make matters worse, there comes...

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What makes a building contract legal?

A building contract is a binding legal document between two parties, usually a builder and...

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Residential building contracts – How to avoid bill shock and set realistic expectations

So, you’ve done the hard work and saved up to build your first home and...

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What really is a “pay when paid” clause?

Since time immemorial, or at least, for quite some time, “pay when paid” clauses have...

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Child custody arrangements over Christmas holidays

We all know that Christmas is a special time of the year, particularly when you...

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Paying employees over Christmas

Many businesses will already be planning their hours of operation over the Christmas period. For...

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The importance of having a valid will

A Will is a legal document that sets out who will receive your possessions and...

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Merry BIF(A)-MAS – Business industry fairness (Security of Payment) Act (BIFA)

Where do you stand this Christmas? Yes – It’s all pun and games until someone...

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Christmas presents: What if I need to return a gift?

As we’re all now well aware, Christmas is now just four weeks away, which means...

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Long awaited reforms to the Building Unites and Group Titles Act

Queensland Parliament has passed long awaited reforms to the Building Units and Group Titles Act...

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New laws on tenant pet requests

New residential tenancy laws came into effect in Queensland on 1 October 2022, making it...

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Selling and buying a house in QLD

WHAT TO THINK ABOUT WHEN SETTING YOUR EXPECTATIONS Buying and owning your own home has...

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What happens to your superannuation when you die

Superannuation generally does not form part of your estate. This means that when you pass...

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Time clauses in residential and commercial construction contracts

When entering into any contract, but in particular a residential or commercial construction contract, one...

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Why should I review my estate planning documents?

Your estate planning includes at the very least your Will, Enduring Power of Attorney, Advance...

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