DON’T MAKE INFORMAL AGREEMENTS

People enter into informal agreements without advice. The recent case of Neve v Kent [2020] VCC 22 shows, it is important to properly set out the agreement even if you trust the other party. This can help to ensure all parties are clear as to what has been agreed. In...

NEIGHBOURHOOD DISPUTES

What do I do when I have a dispute with a neighbour? We live in a wide variety of neighbourhoods, some reside in high rise, some in detached houses, some in rural and semi-rural environments. Different issues arise in each of these. You are entitled to the...

MIGRATION

Our team includes highly experienced migration agents and lawyers.  We note there are more than 4500 registered migration agents in Australia.  Whilst every registered agent has undertaken a course of study and regular continuing professional development studies, the...

TAXATION

When big companies have problems with the ATO, the problems tend to be big problems, for example Google recently settled a taxation dispute for almost $500million. We serve individuals and small businesses when they have a taxation dispute.  While the monetary amounts...

FAMILY LAW

The scope of Family Law is very wide; Is the process expensive?  YES IT CAN BE, it’s best to try to settle things amicably. Must we go to court or can we settle things privately? Must I use a lawyer?  NO, but it’s wise to do so. Separation and divorce Must we go to...