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Defective Work in Construction Contracts
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 a number of factors that…
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Disputes over Defective Work
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 can contribute to disputes over…
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How an Owner May Avoid Defective Work
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 things that you can do…
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Online Probate Application System Launching Soon…
From 1 August 2023, uncontested probate and administration applications in NSW will be moving online. The key changes to be implemented are as follows:- A notice of an intended application…
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Proving a change before biting the cherry again
One of the biggest difficulties when making parenting orders is that children - and their families - will continue to change. So, when finalising orders we have to consider what…
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Revoking a Will
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 Will revokes the previous Will. …
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Wills- be careful about cutting children out
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 Will or to reduce the…
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Divorce….. does it affect my Will?
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 terms of a Will in…
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Take Care When Applying for a Freezing Order
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 Plus Pty Ltd and Care…
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What is Family Dispute Resolution?
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 - principally parenting arrangements and…
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Discretionary Trust - the role of the Appointor
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 the Trust. The Trustee can…
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Tips for evidence about criminal matters in family law proceedings
The recent decision of Jagic & Mattias is a succinct reminder of the difficulties that can arise in family law proceedings when concurrent criminal proceedings are on foot. This was…
