The best way to avoid defective work is to take steps to prevent it from happening in the first place. There are a number of
Disputes over defective work are common. They can be difficult to resolve and can often lead to litigation. There are a number of factors that
Defective work is a common problem in construction contracts. It can lead to disputes between the parties and can even result in litigation. There are
Has your signature changed? Are you finding it hard to sign documents? Nowadays many documents can be signed electronically. However, a valid Will must be
There is no doubt that over the last few years cryptocurrency has surged in popularity with brands such as Bitcoin becoming a household name. As
Termination of Construction Contracts In a construction project, the contract is typically discharged by performance, meaning that both parties fulfill their obligations and the project
On Monday, in the King’s Birthday Honours List, the Honourable Graham Robert Mullane, a member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia
Before an application for property division or parenting arrangements can be made in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia there are a number
The preparation of evidence for Court proceedings is a very important task. If there are no documents available, conversations are crucial to determining cases. Many
We are seeing more children caring for their elderly parent(s) in the home of the elderly parent(s). There are several aged care fees that may
The First Home Buyer Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 has been introduced into parliament and proposes to amend the Duties Act 1997 to revise dutiable values for property to be
Defects can occur for a variety of reasons, including: When a defect is discovered, the parties to the contract must first determine who is responsible
Defects in Construction Contracts A defect in a construction contract is any work that does not meet the standards or requirements set out in the
Scope for Disagreement: Building Disputes About the Scope of a Construction Contract in NSW The scope of work is the work that the contractor is
In amongst all the Budget chatter was an announcement that the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia was given funding to expand the “Priority
Security for Performance Security for performance is a way for the parties to a construction contract to protect themselves from the other party’s default. The
One of the riskiest areas of tax law and one that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) monitors heavily is that of Division 7A loans. Division
When an elderly parent goes into aged care and there has been a carer (being a child of the elderly parent) who does not receive
Liquidated Damages and the “Prevention Principle” The Prevention Principle The prevention principle is based on the idea that a party cannot benefit from its own
Time in Building Disputes Time is a critical factor in construction projects. Delays can lead to additional costs, both for the contractor and the owner.
If you’re moving into an aged care home, you may have to pay a means tested care fee and accommodation costs. The means test will
Last time I looked at the case of Caughy & Peckham – where the Court had to determine whether there was a de facto relationship
The Family Farm is a business that is hoped will be passed down through generations. When the time comes to pass on the family farming
We are often asked whether the value of the family home should be included in the assets assessment when determining the amount to be paid
On 29 March 2023, the Federal Government tabled the following three Bills in Parliament. If passed, these Bills will impact on separated couples: ○ Family
Spousal maintenance is a payment of money from one former partner to another after the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship. It is
Missing person cases can be intriguing for a lot of people. However, they can have a significant effect in estate administration, particularly in respect of
It’s not uncommon that when faced with a separation, one party may try to sell or otherwise dispose of property in their sole name, much
When a pensioner is a homeowner, the asset test for the Aged Care Pension may take into account the value of their home as an
Often when two friends or business partners purchase property for investment or possibly for business premises, they hold that property as tenants in common (in
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