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Defaulters’ List

The Family Courts have announced a pilot “Defaulters’ List” program, running in the Sydney Registry for now. The intent of the Defaulters’ List is to ensure compliance with the rules…
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What is Arbitration in the Family Law Context?

One of the variety of options that have sprung up to help alleviate the delays in the Family Court system is arbitration.  But what is it? Arbitration is a process…
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When an Oral Contract Superseded a Written One

On 25 October 2024, the Supreme Court of New South Wales ruled on Rogers Construction Group Pty Ltd v Mirage Interiors & Construction Pty Ltd [2024] NSWSC 1344.  The case…
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Disagreement Does Not Always Mean Dysfunction

The case of David & Ros Carr Holdings Pty Ltd v Ritossa [2024] NSWSC 1125 deals with the management and potential winding up of the Darbalara Property Trust (DPT). The…
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Fail to Prepare (or Turn Up) & You Prepare to Fail

The case of Trusted Building Group Pty Ltd v Everitt is a summary judgement of the Supreme Court of NSW that dealt with a dispute relating to a construction contract.…
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Caveats in Family Law

In the recent case of Shuran & Fang (No 6) [2024] the Court had to determine whether the wife had to remove Caveats that she had lodged over various properties…
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What is Child Inclusive Mediation?

Child inclusive mediation is a process that enables the children of consenting separating parents to have their voice included in the family mediation process. In child inclusive mediation, a Child…
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When Performance Trumps Compliance

When Performance Trumps Compliance In the case of Christer Nominees Pty Ltd v Calabria Community Club Ltd, the Supreme Court of New South Wales considered whether the Plaintiff was entitled…
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High Court Rejects Pure Economic Loss Claim

On 7 August 2024 in the case of Mallonland Pty Ltd v Advanta Seeds Pty Ltd [2024] HCA 25, the High Court of Australia dismissed the appeal of Mallonland Pty…
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Easements Eliminated if they Exclude Use

The recent decision of Petrie v Dickson [2024] NSWSC 972 concerned a dispute between neighbours over a purported easement for garden use on adjoining properties in Palm Beach, Sydney.  The…
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Marriage and Estate Planning

Section 12(1) of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW) (‘the Act’) states that a Will is revoked by marriage. Although Section 12(2) of the Act allows for some provisions contained in…
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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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