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 to the existing emotional and financial burden parties experience during separation. If your former partner is seeking to dispose of assets prior to a property… Read More
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 loss or waste of assets. During a relationship, this risk is shared by both partners, but upon separation any subsequent investments are subject to assessment… Read More
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 for NSW is the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (‘the Act’). Disputes are resolved by an adjudicator and any amount determined… Read More
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 the parents have made a genuine effort to engage in family dispute resolution or pre-action measures (such as counselling or mediation), and have made reasonable… Read More
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 the way in which slogans derivative of a competitor can be legally used. Grill’d used their ad to attack the quality of KFC’s burgers, highlighting… Read More