September 15, 2023 · Mingqiang
If your spouse transfers assets before divorce, consider transaction disclosure and where the sale proceeds went. If you can prove assets were disposed of for nothing or below market value, the court may consider the shortfall and exercise its discretion to allocate more property to the other party.
September 6, 2023 · Mingqiang
If you only need standard property transfer procedures, you can hire a conveyancer. If you are unfamiliar with the process, struggle to understand the contract, face a complex purchase or may encounter legal issues, a property lawyer is the safer choice. A lawyer can also review the contract and help negotiate with the seller.
August 29, 2023 · Mingqiang
After company insolvency, shareholders need not repay company debts from personal assets, but remain liable up to their contributions or subscribed shares. Sole traders and partnerships have unlimited liability, except limited partnerships; personal assets must cover debts if business assets are insufficient.
August 22, 2023 · Mingqiang
The charges in the Folbigg case relied on diaries and inferences about the probability of sudden infant deaths; the defence challenged the lack of direct scientific and forensic evidence. Later expert reports and genetic research supported possible natural deaths, and the Governor ultimately granted an unconditional pardon.
August 17, 2023 · Mingqiang
Even for a joint divorce application, legal guidance is recommended to reduce delays caused by documents. A divorce lawyer can help with proof of marriage and separation, review documents, check service paperwork for a sole application and assist with child support disputes.
August 11, 2023 · Mingqiang
Buying or building a home in Australia may involve misleading agents, off-the-plan area discrepancies, changes in property condition and builder disputes. Due diligence before buying and keeping inspection records help you understand the property and compare its condition at handover.
July 20, 2023 · Mingqiang
Drafting your own contract risks ambiguous wording and omissions, including liability for breach or special terms. Online templates may not suit your needs. Although you can draft a contract yourself, we recommend consulting a lawyer given the potential legal risks and disputes.
July 13, 2023 · Mingqiang
In Australia, cohabitation must meet legal conditions to qualify as a de facto relationship; registration is optional. Both de facto relationships and marriages have legal protection, but ending them involves different procedures. Post-divorce proceedings and de facto property proceedings also have different starting points and deadlines.
July 12, 2023 · Mingqiang
After separating, parents can negotiate child custody arrangements and formalise them through a parenting plan or consent orders. A parenting plan cannot be enforced by a court, while consent orders are legally binding. Arrangements should centre on the child’s best interests and adapt as they grow.
July 5, 2023 · Mingqiang
NSW first home buyer concessions expanded on 1 July 2023, exempting eligible purchases up to AUD $800,000 from stamp duty. Residency rules for new or existing homes also changed: check both the move-in deadline and continuous residence period against the contract date.
