Child support is a payment made by one parent to the other parent to help cover the costs of raising a child. In Australia, child
A High Court decision in Hill v Zuda Pty Ltd as Trustee for The Holly Superannuation Fund given on 15 June 2022 clarified the position
Disputes between shareholders and directors can arise in any company leading to conflict, stress and damage to the business of the company. If a dispute
The restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic are behind us; the borders have re-opened; and the world is once again available for us to explore. As
When it comes to Supplier Agreements, it is important to review them carefully before signing. These agreements establish the terms and conditions for a business
One of the many vexed issues that comes before the Family Court is whether a couple have met the legal definition of having been in
Agents should be mindful that they may be personally liable for actions taken including: Some agency appointments are ‘irrevocable’ in which case you should seek
Where you have appointed a person or entity as an ‘agent’ they must act in your best interests and within the delegated power and authority.
Have you appointed a person or an entity to act on your behalf, possibly in business? If so, they are likely to be your ‘agent’.
The Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land 2022 came into effect on 1 September 2022 in accordance with the Conveyancing (Sale of Land)
Independent Children’s Lawyers (ICLs) play a unique role in the family law system in Australia. They are appointed by the Court to independently represent the
Blended families are becoming increasingly common in Australia, making up approximately 3.5% of Australian families in 2021. When making a Will, we often times see
Solicitors at Mullane & Lindsay have recently participated in the Opening of Law Term celebrations in Newcastle. Opening of Law Term is a special event
Unfortunately, the news is full of horror stories about parents being involved in family violence related incidents which end with the murder or serious injury
From 1 January 2023, leases of gyms and small bars will now be covered by retail leases legislation. The Retail Leases Regulation 2022 contains a
You might have seen in the news recently that the Family Law system is in for an overhaul. On 30 January 2023 the Federal Attorney
Business relationships are like any other relationship, they breakdown from time to time. In our experience it is common for business partners to have disputes
So you’ve decided to buy or sell a business and you’ve negotiated the terms and conditions surrounding the sale or purchase… Have you negotiated whether
Last time I wrote about how to prepare for a mediation about property division matters. This time we are talking about how to prepare for
You have mediation booked – but are you ready to talk about how your assets and liabilities are to be divided? In order to prepare
As a family law solicitor, you see it time and again, separated couples can’t reach agreement on their property matters so they put it off,
When you become bankrupt, all assets owned by you vest in the Trustee in Bankruptcy, for the benefit of your creditors. There are exceptions including
In the recent case of Mills v Walsh[1] the NSW Court of Appeal found that based on the evidence provided that no loss was demonstrated
It is very refreshing to see the NSW Government’s new Shared Equity Home Buyer Helper Scheme is designed not only for first home buyers but
A death certificate is an official document evidencing the death of a loved one, issued by Birth, Deaths and Marriages. It is an important document
We are proud to announce that Mullane & Lindsay has again been named again in the 2023 Doyles Guide of Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms
It’s nearly that time of the year again for you to make New Year’s Resolutions. This coming 2023, why not make one that will benefit
Everything in business is negotiable, particularly when it comes to commercial leases. Whether you’re a small business owner, a mid-tier company, or a large multi-national
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen each State introduce amendments to their respective laws to provide a remote execution mechanism allowing legal documents (such as Wills)
The case of Connective Services Pty Ltd v Slea Pty Ltd [2019] HCA 33 [35] has re-invigorated the issue of whitewashing and companies providing financial assistance
Mullane and Lindsay acknowledges the Traditional Indigenous Custodians of the land on which we work and we pay respects to Elders; past, present and emerging.
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