Reaching a mutual agreement with your former partner for property settlement is always the preferable approach. This agreement can be legally documented and approved by the court through a process known as a consent order. To ensure the success of your consent order application, it is important to invest time and effort into completing the…
When parents separate and get divorced, it can be a particularly distressing time for children. They may be uncertain about their future, where they’re going to live, and how often they will be spending time with each parent. Sometimes, a child will ask not to spend time with one of their parents, even if there…
There are five main business structures in Australia but how do you know which one is right for you? It’s important to take into consideration any costs and legal obligations that come with a business structure. Here’s the GLG Legal guide to the types of businesses you can own and how they operate. Sole Trader…
The death of a family member is a sad and stressful time, and that can be made even more so if people are unhappy with the contents of the Will. Any Will can be contested, however in Queensland here are strict time limits and rules around doing so. If you are going to contest a…
When a person passes away, the executor of their estate will have to make sure that debts are paid and taxes are filed. Family members are left to administer an estate and may be faced with the question of how to sell a property. It is important to know that there are certain legal duties…
If you’re separating from your partner, or getting a divorce, a property settlement will be part of the decision-making process. Who gets what and how much can be a source of conflict for both people involved. There are a number of options for determining a property settlement. 1. Non-legal arrangement If you can reach an…
Properties are great assets to have, but that’s not all that it stands for. This new beginning for your residence or commercial business can be such a significant investment to make. Before you get to that ‘achievement’ of acquiring a property, there’s the purchasing process to get through first. In recent years, many have decided…
Many employees have filed for unfair dismissal because of the way their employer handled their termination. It also does not help if you’ve terminated an employee on the grounds of misconduct but lack proper documentation or had deficiencies in the termination process. It’s essential to have a clear and detailed policy for terminating employees on…
Relationship breakdowns can be hurtful, bitter and full of angry recriminations. If that unfortunate behaviour spills over onto any children involved in the split, it can have a damaging effect. When parents simply can’t get along, and express negative feelings about the other, particularly in front of their children, it’s called toxic co-parenting. One of…
Queensland is making the move to eConveyancing, making paper settlements a thing of the past. From February 2023, eConveyancing will be mandatory for certain land title transactions, bringing Queensland into line with several other states. eConveyancing allows the documents required for property transactions to be digitally prepared, signed, settled, and lodged. It’s a quicker, easier,…
