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 will sign a document to release the…
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 be conducted in relation to family pets.
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 usually quite strict when looking at applications…
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 settled within a particular time frame. Earlier this year,…
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, does not always mean that there is in fact a de facto relationship. …
In cases where ownership of the family home is distributed evenly among the deceased’s children, there will likely be disagreements on what to do with it. Some might insist that the property be sold off, and the value distributed among the beneficiaries; others might insist that the home be kept in the family. Usually, this…
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a legally binding contract that establishes a confidential relationship between two parties. Both parties agree that sensitive information will not be shared with anyone else. There are several types of NDA’s. Firstly, a Universal NDA. Also known as one-way NDAs, they only require one party to disclose its confidential information…
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…
Life presents many unforeseen circumstances that most people cannot control. As health declines, parents inevitably grow concerned about the future of their children for when they are no longer present. Some people might just want to secure their assets and belongings should anything happen to them. In any case, it would be beneficial if someone…