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Making sure the Buyer's actual name in a Contract for the sale/purchase of property is vital. This is because a person cannot just add...

Earlier this year, His Honour Chief Judge Alstergren of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia introduced a process of “Judicial...

The Queensland Government has recently made the decision to enact legislation to end the legal effect of Certificates of Title (title...

So, you've found a property that you want to buy and you are wondering what's next?

Imagine purchasing your dream home only to find out post-settlement that it has a termite infestation or substantial structural damage....

In Queensland, if a person has been left without ‘adequate provision’ from a deceased estate, they can contest the Will if they are an...

Not too long ago, in early 2019, we made submissions to the Supreme Court of Queensland on whether a proceeding should be transferred to...

A subpoena is usually given to a person, business or other entity to: attend Court to give evidence, that is, to be a witness and be...

Section 69ZK of the Family Law Act 1975 can significantly restrict the Family Court’s ability to make parenting orders when state child protection authorities are involved. This article examines how section 69ZK applies in Queensland, when children are considered to be “under the care” of a person under a child welfare law, and whether federal courts retain jurisdiction. It also explores the provision’s legislative history, key authorities, and the ongoing uncertainty it crea

As a lawyer or legal practice, being faced with an Application to restrain you from acting for a client in a family law dispute is...

Where a Trustee has a duty to invest, there are certain legal requirements placed on them. Interestingly, it is not too uncommon to find...

At common law and in equity there are legal principles usually protecting the perceived weaker party to a transaction or from oppressive...