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Family Court Delays in Wollongong
In the Wollongong and Sydney Family Court Registries, final hearings are presently being listed well into 2018 and beyond. Recent media outlets have reported on the significant delays and under funding issues which have plagued this area of law. [...]
Should I Get a Strata Report on My New Unit?
It is advisable to obtain a Strata Report before purchasing a Home Unit. The report can reveal a number of matters which may influence the price you’re prepared to pay for the unit or even whether you purchase the [...]
Family Law – I have Just Separated From My Partner, Should We Try Mediation?
If you know someone, perhaps a family member or a friend, who is having matrimonial problems ask them whether they have considered mediation. We all know that, statistically speaking, somewhere between 40% and 50% of marriages and long term [...]
Buying a Cafe? Some Food for Thought
House prices are on the rise and so is avo on toast. This must be the reason why millennials can’t afford real estate. What’s the alternative investment? Buying a cafe, of course. As much as everyone loves their flat whites [...]
How Do I Exercise the Option Period in My Commercial Lease?
An option is a valuable asset. It allows you to renew the lease on the same terms as the original lease. If you are a tenant and wish to remain in the premises, pay particular attention to the time period within [...]
Conveyancing – Thinking of Selling Your Property? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you are selling a house in which you have carried out an extension at some stage in the past, or perhaps you are doing extensions at the present time and anticipate that you may sell in the future [...]
Property Law – Are You Selling a Property With a Swimming Pool or Spa?
If you own a swimming pool or spa you are required to register the swimming pool or spa with the NSW Swimming Pool Register. However, if you are considering selling a property with a swimming pool or spa pool [...]
Family Law – Child Support – What are my options?
There are 3 ways in which parties can arrange child support matters following a separation involving children. They are: via an “administrative assessment” which is conducted by the Child Support Agency; via a child support agreement; via an informal [...]