2017 - Equilaw Solicitors

19 Dec 2017

Understanding your Spousal Maintenance Obligations

Family Law, Separation

Understanding your Spousal Maintenance Obligations It is not widely known that when we enter into a marriage or a de facto relationship, in certain circumstances, a spouse may be liable to maintain the other in the event that their marriage or de facto relationship breaks down. This responsibility to financially…

18 Dec 2017

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Does Your Employment Contract Measure Up?

Contract Law, Employment Law

Does Your Employment Contract Measure Up? If you are entering into an employment contract do you know what should be included? If you are an employer and using an old contract, should it be reviewed first? It is clear contracts should be individually structured to meet the needs of those…

11 Dec 2017

By Equilaw

Have You Heard About a Living Will?

Will and Probate

Have You Heard About a Living Will? Imagine being in hospital unable to move or communicate following a serious medical event. It is much easier for your family and loved ones to be sure they are making decisions consistent with your wishes provided they have been considered in advance. Today…

10 Nov 2017

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Life Beyond Bingo and Bowls!

Family Law, Will and Probate

Life Beyond Bingo and Bowls! Not surprisingly people talk about buying their first home as being a life changing event and it is. However, in the past it has been rare for people to talk so excitedly about moving into some form of retirement living. Given that sooner or later…

10 Nov 2017

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Do Not Risk Losing Your Security Interests

Commercial Law, Conveyancing, Property

Do Not Risk Losing Your Security Interests It is crucial that people who have a security interest in personal property take it seriously or risk losing their security interests. Many businesses are struggling to understand the implications of the Personal Property Security Register (PPSR). In this article we have provided…

10 Nov 2017

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Understanding Child Support

Divorce, Family Law

Family law principles recognise that both parents of a child should be financially responsible for his or her care, regardless of the parents’ marital status, past or present relationships or involvement in the child’s life. The child support scheme in Australia is regulated through various laws and administered by the…

24 Sep 2017

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Traps to Avoid When Buying a Property – Pre-Contract Inspections

Contract Law, Conveyancing, Property

Traps to Avoid When Buying a Property – Pre-Contract Inspections Buying a home is the biggest investment or financial outlay that most of us will make in a lifetime. It is critical to your financial future that you make well-informed decisions when you purchase a property, whether it be for…

24 Sep 2017

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Can You Be Separated and Live Under the Same Roof?

Divorce, Family Law, Separation

Can You Be Separated and Live Under the Same Roof? Before a person can apply for a divorce they have to be able to establish to the Family Court that their marriage has irretrievably broken down. This can be established if the Court is satisfied that the parties to the…

24 Sep 2017

By Equilaw

Employee or Contractor – Do You Know the Difference?

Employment Law

Employee or Contractor - Do You Know the Difference? It's important for all businesses to have systems in place to determine whether workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors, as tax, super and other government obligations are different depending on whether the working arrangement is employment or contracting.…

23 Aug 2017

By Equilaw

Verification of Identity in Property Transactions

Conveyancing, Privacy

Verification of Identity in Property Transactions Verification of Identity (VOI) is a process used to confirm the identity of a person. Lawyers and other parties involved in property transactions have an obligation to ensure that the person claiming authority to deal with land is legally permitted to do so. This…