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Have you been left out of a will? Or are you concerned about someone you have left out of your will?
By Nicholas Kyriakoudes The death of a family member or loved one can be an emotionally challenging and draining time. This is particularly so where someone feels they have been unfairly omitted or not properly provided for in the testator’s [...]
Do I need to protect my information with a confidentiality agreement?
By Nicholas Kyriakoudes and Peter Bahlmann Ordinarily, information does not constitute property and therefore there is no restriction on what a person may do with information they hear, read, or otherwise obtain. This becomes problematic with respect to certain information [...]
How does my ADVO effect my parenting orders?
If you have existing parenting orders in place and there is a subsequent Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) or Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) taken out against you, or for your protection and/or the protection of the children, you might be [...]
What is a Binding Financial Agreement and why do I need one?
Nicholas Kyriakoudes A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) is a written agreement which can be made between a married couple or a couple in a de facto relationship. BFA’s stipulate how property between parties is to be divided in the event [...]
Covid-19 Commercial Lease Regulations
Relief for some, but not all landlords On 7 April 2020, the Government announced its National Code of Conduct in relation to commercial leases so that, under the Code, the economic impacts of the pandemic on lessors and lessees might [...]
Can I Take a Benefit In My Role as Someone’s Attorney?
By Peter Bahlmann No, is the general answer. As an attorney appointed under a Power of Attorney in New South Wales you are required to deal with the property and finances of the principal for the benefit of the principal [...]
Determining Appropriate Legal Proceedings in Australia
By Matt Kearins For Australian ex-pats, citizens overseas, or even individuals with significant business in Australia, knowing where to start legal proceedings can be a tricky situation. If you’re trying between starting proceedings in Australia or another country, it is [...]
Spousal Maintenance and Short Relationships
By Matt Kearins Entering into a relationship can often impact the way you live your life. What’s mine is yours, and what’s yours is mine, becomes a part of daily life. Some people also choose to leave the workforce as [...]
Illawarra’s award winning Family Law firm for the 6th year in a row
It's that time of year again. As the Holiday Season approaches, another Doyle's Guide rankings for Family Law in the Wollongong and Southern Highlands has been released. We are proud to share that Hansons Lawyers has been recognised by the [...]
New requirements for off-the-plan contracts
Kerry Kyriakoudes New requirements for off-the-plan contracts as from 1 December 2019 the new laws impose an additional disclosure obligations on vendors in off-the-plan contracts in order that purchasers have greater transparency in entering into these contracts. Additionally, they give [...]
