Protecting Property Using an Injunction
In hostile property settlements, one partner may seek to dispose of property or other assets to prevent them from being included in the asset pool and distributed. This only adds… Read More
Who Pays for the Waste of Assets in a Property Settlement?
A fundamental component of a financial or business investment is risk. Adopting risk can reward the investor with higher returns, but at other times it may result in a significant… Read More
Commercial Building Disputes – Challenging Adjudication Decisions
Parties to commercial building disputes may utilise Security of Payment (SOP) legislation in their jurisdiction to resolve payment claims and recover money owed under a construction contract. The relevant legislation… Read More
The Influence of a Child’s Perspective When Making Parenting Orders
When children are involved in a separation or divorce, a court may make parenting orders in relation to time each parent spends with their child. These orders are made when… Read More
Legal Pickles, Bun Fights and the Importance of Trade marks
Trade marks on the Grill The famous Australian burger chain known as Grill’d released a contentious advertising campaign to promote its healthy fried chicken (“HFC”) burger range. This case highlights… Read More
Pet Custody Disputes Arising from Divorce or Separation
Divorce or separation has a significant impact on all members of the family, including our beloved pets. Approximately 61% of Australian households have at least one pet and, in the… Read More