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“Plans” and Death Cab for Cutie
I am easily distracted, especially in January. It’s such a great month for rest, battery recharging and looking forward. I am deliberately using the phrase ,“looking forward”, than the word…
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Michael McGrath reflects on 20 years of practice
I have recently reached a milestone of practicing as a solicitor for 20 years. Whilst still ‘a babe’ compared to many in the profession, I take this opportunity to reflect…
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What if parents disagree about COVID-19 vaccine for their child?
Many parents are already at the end of their tether with the extra stress that COVID-19 has brought to their lives. For separated parents, however, the recent rollout of the…
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Marriage: it’s the beginning, but is it also the end?
February - it is known as the month of love. So much so that the ABS’ national statistics on marriages released in November 2021 confirmed that February was the most…
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Marriages with 2020 Rear Vision
Since the Covid pandemic commenced 2 of my sons have tied the knot, but not without having to negotiate Covid related issues. One wedding was postponed; deposits were forfeited and…
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Will you help break the bias?
International Women’s Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women to help inspire people to act in the ongoing fight for gender equality. This year’s…
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Is the International Day for Women Judges really necessary?
10 March 2022 represents the inaugural United Nations International Day of Women Judges. At a time when it seems almost every day is the international day of something, it might…
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Reminder! Beware of providing your Tenant occupation before the Lease is finalised
The Retail Leases Act NSW (1994) (“the Act”) is filled with potential hazards for landlords. One of these hazards is the operation of Section 8 of the Act which “can…
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What to do if you have lost a valuable Commercial Opportunity
If you have lost a commercial opportunity because of the conduct of a third party, then you may be able to claim the value of that lost opportunity against them. …
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The intersection between Family Law and Succession Law
A recent matter in the NSW Supreme Court caught my eye; the matter of Mikhaiel v Breene dealt with the intersection of Family Law and Succession Law. This matter was…
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Maximising Your Costs Recovery
Running a court case can be a time consuming and expensive process. Sometimes your opponent amplifies the costs and time involved by acting unreasonably. In that situation it can be…
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Superannuation Splitting for De Facto Couples -Western Australia catches up
The opening up of Western Australia (“WA”) in recent months has been great news for many families, friends and tourists wanting to visit there, or to move freely throughout Australia. …
