by Kat | Sep 8, 2023 | Conveyancing and property law
In this busy property market, it’s important to keep track of all the forms and paperwork necessary to buy and sell. One of the most important documents, is called the release of a mortgage. If you are selling your home, the bank which originally lent you the money...
by Kat | Sep 4, 2023 | Divorce and Separations, Family Law
We all love our pets and consider them as part of the family. However, when it comes to separation and divorce, those delightful “fur babies” are in fact property, not people. In a recent case, the court said “parenting proceedings” would not...
by Kat | Aug 14, 2023 | Family Law
Can someone who is not a parent apply for a parenting order? Yes, they can. According to the Family Law Act, “any other person concerned with the care, welfare, or development of the child” can apply for a parenting order. But what does that mean exactly? Courts are...
by Kat | Aug 14, 2023 | Conveyancing and property law
The Queensland Government is working to make amendments to land sales legislation, which will affect sunset clauses in off the plan sales contracts. A sunset clause in an off the plan sales contract provides a party with the right to terminate if the contract is not...
by Kat | Jul 12, 2023 | Child Support, Divorce and Separations, Family Law
There are various factors that the Court considers when deciding if parties were in a “de facto” relationship. One of those factors is whether there are any children of the relationship or if the parties support and care for children. This factor, however,...
