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
The new Property Tax (First Home Buyer Choice) Bill 2022 passed on 10 November 2022 whereby eligible first home buyers will have the choice of
When a property is sold with vacant possession, it means the property needs to be cleared of all personal property and any tenant needs to
From 28 November 2022, the “Lighthouse Model” will expand to commence operation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia at Newcastle. The Lighthouse
One woman in Australia dies at the hand of her partner every 10 days. White Ribbon Day is on 18 November 2022. White Ribbon Australia
“Estoppel by deed is a rule of evidence founded on the principle that a solemn and unambiguous statement or engagement in a deed must be
The debt recovery process does not end with a win in Court, it ends when the money is paid. What is a judgment debt? A judgment
What are the common situations when a business is owed money? Ordinarily a business can be owed money because they have provided goods or services
Parental responsibility is defined under the Family Law Act as all the duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which, by law, parents have in relation to
Farms are often considered as more than just real estate by those who own and work them. In many cases they are passed down through
Disclosure of documents in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of NSW is a little different to the usual process whereby the Court will
During Court proceedings the Court may order discovery of documents that are relevant to the facts in dispute unless the proceedings are within the Dust
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