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LGBTQIA+ Relationship Breakdown - Your Rights to Property Settlement

Until 2009, the Family Courts in Australia did not have the authority under the Family Law Act to make Orders for property settlement between people whose same sex relationship had broken down.…
Wills, Estates & Trusts
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Absence does not make the insurer fonder

Photographs of unoccupied spaces are becoming our new norm.  If your business is no longer operating from owner-occupied premises or you are a landlord where the tenant has ceased to…
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Revoking Powers of Attorney

Section 11(1)(c) of the Succession Act provides that an existing Will is revoked by a new Will.  This means by the mere fact that a Willmaker makes a new Will, all previous…
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Mullane Lindsay turns 40!

“From little things, big things grow…”Robert Lindsay and Graham Mullane have been good friends since the 1970s. They worked together as solicitors before Graham established a legal practice as a…
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Enforcement of Family Law Orders

When parties reach an agreement to finalise their property settlement and divide their assets after the breakdown of their relationship, or if a Family Court has to make a decision…
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Who can arrange the Funeral?

Johnson v George (2018) QSC140 is an interesting decision in the Queensland Supreme Court where a dispute arose in relation to a funeral.  The deceased was an Aboriginal man who died…
Commercial, Business & Property
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Smoking, Pets & Strata Title

As more and more people are choosing to live in strata units and townhouses rather than on the traditional quarter acre block, how people interact and the nature of ‘neighbourhood…
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FREE Interrelate Services during COVID-19

To assist families deal with the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Interrelate is now offering FREE online family dispute resolution, domestic and family violence support (including male victim support), Children’s…
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Covid-19: Electronic execution of legal documents

The Electronic Transactions Amendment [Covid 19 Witnessing of Documents] Regulation 2020 commenced on 22 April 2020. The Regulation is designed to reduce face to face contact during the COVID-19 pandemic and allows…
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What are the Legal options if your Business is Owed Money?

In this podcast Director, Kristy Nunn discusses the legal options that you have if your business is owed money. As well as the steps that you should take prior to seeking legal advice. Annie: “Welcome, today I’m talking with Kristy Nunn from Mullane Lindsay Solicitors, Newcastle. Hi Kristy, thank you for

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How Does the Family Law Act Deal with Pets After Separation?

In this podcast, Solicitor Alexander Gee discusses pets in regard to a separation and how this is handled by the Family Law Act. Annie: “Welcome, today I’m talking with Alexander Gee from Mullane Lindsay Solicitors, Newcastle. Hi Alexander, thank you for taking my call today.” Alexander: “Hi, Annie. Thanks, it’s good

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Life Estates and Rights of Resident

In this podcast Consultant, Robert Lindsay discusses what a life estate is and why they are created as well as what right of residency means. Annie: “Welcome, today I’m in the studio with Robert Lindsay from Mullane Lindsay Solicitors, Newcastle. Hi Robert and welcome to the studio, thanks for joining me”

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Superannuation and Wills

In this podcast, Consultant, Felicity Wardhaugh discusses, superannuation and wills. With particular reference to estate planning. Lorraine: “This morning we have Felicity Wardhugh from Mullane Lindsay. She’ll be speaking to us about superannuation and Wills. Good morning, Felicity and welcome.” Felicity: “Good morning, how are you today?” Lorraine: “Very well. Now, Felicity, if I’m

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Getting your Business Ready for Sale

In this podcast Solicitor, Lachlan Page discusses the steps to take in preparing your business for sale. Anne: “Welcome, today I’m talking to Lachlan Page from Mullane Lindsay, Newcastle. Hi Lachlan, thank you for taking my call today.” Lachlan: “Hi Annie, great to be here.” Anne: “Our topic of discussion today

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What is Mediation?

Rose Laffan explains what mediation is and the benefits of mediation. Lorraine: “Today, I’m in the studio with Rose Laffan from Mullane Lindsay Solicitors, Newcastle. Hi Rose and welcome.” Rose: “Hi, thanks for having me.” Lorraine: “Today, we’re asking, what is mediation? I’ve been hearing lots about mediation, what does it mean to go

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Mutual Wills- Surviving your second spouse

Cavelle Lindsay, Practice Group Leader of Wills and Estates explains mutual wills and how they may affect an individual or couple. Anne: “Welcome, today I’m in the studio with Cavelle Lindsay from Mullane Lindsay Solicitors, Newcastle. Hi Cavelle, thank you for joining me today. Our topic for discussion today is mutual

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Strata and Community Title

Michael McGrath, Practice Group Leader discusses what Strata and Community titles are. He also explains some of the rules and regulations that can come along with such titles. Chris: “Today, we have Michael McGrath, who’s a qualified solicitor with Mullane Lindsay and also the Practice Group Leader in Property and Leasing. Good morning Michael,

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Commonly used terminology when buying or selling properties &cooling off explanation

In the following podcast Conveyancer, Michele Rumph explains some commonly used terminology when buying or selling property. As well as explanation of what is meant by the term “Cooling off”. Lorraine: “Good morning and welcome to Michele Rumph, licensed conveyancer with Mullane Lindsay. Commonly used terminology when buying and selling properties and cooling off

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To sell or not to sell, that is the question

In this podcast Special Counsel, David Collins discusses the pitfalls of co-ownership of a property and the need of one party wanting to sell said property. Lorraine: “Good morning, David, you’re a part of the Litigation team at Mullane Lindsay Solicitors.” David: “Good morning, thank you for inviting me. Yes, I’m in the litigation

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Common Misconceptions of Family Law

In the following podcast Special Counsel, Catherine William discusses the common misconceptions of family law. Catherine: “Hi, my name is Catherine Williams. I’m an accredited specialist in Family Law and I work for Mullane Lindsay Solicitors in Newcastle.” Lorraine: “Catherine, is marriage more important than a

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How can grandparents support their children, “the parents” through a separation

In this podcast Ashleigh John, Director discusses how grandparents can support their children, “the parents” when there is a separation. Ashleigh: “Hi, I’m Ashleigh John. I’m a director in the Family Relationships Law Team at Mullane Lindsay Solicitors and today I’m going to speaking to you about grandparents and family law.” Lorraine: “How can

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