The Christmas holiday season brings joy and festive cheer, but for businesses, it also ushers in a unique set of legal challenges. From employment issues
We are proud to announce that Mullane & Lindsay has been named in the 2024 Doyles Guide of Leading Family Law firms as a leading Newcastle, Hunter
A Consultation Paper and Exposure Draft Bill have been released by the Federal Government covering proposed changes to the Family Law Act including in relation
On 11 October 2023 Justice Kunc made a decision in the matter of Hall v Hall [1] about whether privilege over documents in a solicitor’s file had
In a recent NSW Supreme Court decision (Curtis v Curtis [2023] NSW SC 1164), two grandsons brought family provision claims against their grandfather’s estate. The
Families engaged in Court proceedings often experience a variety of stressors that can be exacerbated in the legal setting. In response, the Federal Circuit and
Most people will not be thinking about superannuation when a family member is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Super can be withdrawn if a condition
Introduction In the arena of court proceedings, where battles are fought with words, facts and evidence reign supreme. However, not all evidence is created equal.
Mum cannot make a Will if she lacks legal capacity. A person must be able to understand the nature and effect of the document they
Disputes between siblings about their inheritance are commonplace. As a parent and a senior citizen you may be keen to reduce the likelihood of a
When a person dies with superannuation, any remaining amount is paid by the Trustee of the superannuation fund at its discretion unless the member of
A family provision claim is the most common form of a claim against a deceased estate. A family provision claim is an application to the
The recent decision of Jagic & Mattias is a succinct reminder of the difficulties that can arise in family law proceedings when concurrent criminal proceedings
The Trustee of a Discretionary Trust (subject to the rules of the Trust) determines which beneficiaries of the Trust receive benefits under the terms of
In the context of Family Law it refers to a range of services designed to assist parties to resolve disputes arising from separation or divorce
In the recent decision of Care A2 Plus Pty Ltd v Pichardo [2023] NSWCA 156, the NSW Court of Appeal dismissed the applicants’ (Care A2
The divorce of a Will maker or the annulment of his or her marriage revokes the entitlement of the Will maker’s former spouse under the
Parents often worry that a child with a drug addiction will squander any money gifted to them preferring to leave the child out of their
Usually when the terms of a Will are no longer what the Will maker would like, he or she makes a new Will. The new
One of the biggest difficulties when making parenting orders is that children – and their families – will continue to change. So, when finalising orders
From 1 August 2023, uncontested probate and administration applications in NSW will be moving online. The key changes to be implemented are as follows:- This
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
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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