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how to protect yourself from being scammed

How to Protect Yourself from Being Scammed

Every year scams cost Australians millions of dollars. It is crucial that you remain alert so that you are not the target of a scam. In 2019 alone, there were over 353,000 reports of scams. In this blog, recent trends in scam activity and methods to protect yourself from being scammed are outlined. Business Scams… Read More

How can directors prevent insolvency?

How Can Directors Prevent Insolvency?

It is vital for a director to continually monitor and assess the solvency of their company. Failure to do so may lead to insolvency and potential bankruptcy. This article will offer guidance to directors who are uncertain of their duties in managing the solvency of their company. What is insolvency? A company is deemed to… Read More

Single parent wills and estate planning

Estate Planning For Single Parents

Single parent families now represent 14% of all Australian families, with a majority of their children being under the age of 18. Being a single parent can be difficult financially, therefore, it is important to ensure that your financial affairs and estate plan are in place to protect your children should something ever happen to… Read More

Defining De Facto Relationships in Australia

Defining De Facto Relationships in Australia

De facto relationships are legally defined as a relationship between two people, who are not legally married or related by family and live together on a genuine domestic basis. Does a de facto relationship require cohabitation? There have never been any cases where the court has ruled that a de facto relationship exists where the… Read More

dispute resolution, what is mediation?

Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation and Settlement Conferences

Lawyers are often stereotyped as being interested in prolonging an expensive court action, however often the opposite is true, due to the availability of alternate dispute resolution avenues such as mediation. Lawyers know that court cases are expensive and that clients are fearful that legal costs could escalate to an intolerable level. Lawyers interested in… Read More