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Buying out Management Rights – What does this mean?
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner Tom Robinson discusses what a buy-out in body corporate actually means.
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What Are Mandatory Pre-action Procedures?
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner Abbi Golightly shares some of the key changes from the Federal Circuit Court merger with the Family Court of Australia, particularly in implementing mandatory pre-action procedures.
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What You Need to Know About Arbitration
Did you know that there is an alternative to litigation when it comes to resolving your property settlement matters? In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner Abbi Golightly talks about arbitration.
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What You Need to Know About Breaching Parenting Orders
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner Abbi Golightly discusses the contravention of parenting orders.
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Maintenance, Improvement and Disposal of Common Property – what is the difference?
Sometimes it is confusing to understand the difference between repairs, maintenance, improvements and disposal of common property – listen to Tom Robinson as he unpacks the difference.
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Why You Need a Will Yesterday
In this video, Wills & Estates Solicitor Harley Wilkinson talks about the importance and benefits of having a Will in place.
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What You Need to Know About Buying Off the Plan
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Property Law Specialist Simon Bennett talks about buying a residential unit in an off-the-plan purchase.
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Have You Insured the Home You Are Buying?
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Property Law Specialist Simon Bennett shares advice about getting insurance when buying a new property.
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What You Need to Know about Purchasing into a Retirement Village
In this video, OMB Solicitor Calum Ball shares insight about purchasing into a retirement village and the required process to get in.
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How to Avoid a Building Contract Mess
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner Cameron Marshall discusses building contracts and why getting legal advice is crucial to avoid conflicts in your contract.
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Debt Recovery Tips for Business Owners
In this video, OMB Solicitor Samuel Layani talks about a few matters about debt recovery in a post-COVID climate.
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Parenting Plan or Consent Orders?
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law Abbi Golightly discusses the next steps to take after reaching an agreement in relation to living arrangements for your children. Transcript Hi, I’m Abbi Golightly, partner at OMB Solicitors and an accredited specialist in family law. So you’ve reached an agreement in relation […]
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Binding Financial Agreement or Consent Orders?
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law Abbi Golightly talks about the next steps to take after reaching an agreement in relation to the division of your assets after the end of your relationship. Transcript Hi, I’m Abbi Golightly, partner at OMB Solicitors and an accredited specialist in family law. […]
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Thinking of Leaving Someone out of a Will? Think Again.
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner Richard Dawson shares his experience handling difficult contested estate matters and what usually happens when you leave someone out of a Will.
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What You Need to Know About Building Defects
In this video, OMB Solicitor Rebecca Purcell talks about the options you have if you purchased a property and discovered that it has building defects.
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Changes for employers in FY22-23
Things are changing for employers starting July 2022. The minimum wages under the National Minimum Wage and under most awards have increased.
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Sound the Alarm: New Fire and Smoke Alarm Laws for Queensland Dwellings
While Queensland Summers are synonymous with beach cricket and barbeques, the warmer weather also brings with it one of the less attractive features of living in a tropical climate… fires. Before COVID-19 changed the meaning of “hot spots”, the Queensland Government amended the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990 (Qld) by introducing additional obligations on […]
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Balconies and Balustrades…the bane of a body corporate?
The Bane of a Body Corporate When driving up and down the Gold Coast Highway, you would be remiss to overlook the many towering high-rise buildings that sprawl the coastline. What may be less discernible, however, is the balconies that extend from these buildings – and which provide a vantage point for owners and occupiers […]
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Locating your Spouse in Family Law Proceedings: What do you do when you don’t know what to do or where to go?
Recently, Olivia Wilde was in a midst of a press conference when suddenly, on stage, someone appeared with an envelope. They approached her and handed her documents. And with an instant, that person highlighted exactly the wrong way to go about serving your former partner with notice of upcoming Court proceedings. Now whether Jason Sudeikis […]
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Financial Disclosure in Family Law
Yes — Bank Statements (not just balances) are required (and more!) “Please send me your bank statements, tax returns, pay slips, superannuation statements ……” This is one of the most common, but arguably important emails you will get from your Family Lawyer during the conduct of your property settlement matter. Undoubtedly, financial disclosure is tedious, […]
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What’s the worst that could happen – Mistakes in Family Law proceedings
What Mistakes In Family Law Proceedings? Being involved in a Family Law dispute is stressful, emotionally taxing, and expensive. At all times, it is important that you follow the advice of your legal representative, who is best placed to guide you strategically through the minefield of a Family Law matter. We are often asked, what […]
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What You Need to Know about Buying & Selling a Business
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Property Law Specialist Simon Bennett talks about the complex nature of buying and selling businesses.
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Pets and Family Law
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law Abbi Golightly discusses pets, particularly what might happen after you separate.
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Contesting an Estate? Time Limits You Must Know
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner Richard Dawson shares his experience dealing with contested estate matters in family settings.
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Nuisance Lot Owners – a Recent Case Study Review
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner Juliette Nairn shares a story about a recent case in Western Australia concerning the state’s body corporate and strata law.
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Buying or Selling a Manufactured Home?
In this video, OMB Solicitor Calum Ball gives an overview of the process of purchasing or selling a manufactured home.
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Applying for a Divorce
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law Abbi Golightly walks us through the process of applying for a divorce in Australia.
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The Difference Between Dividing Fences, Retaining Walls & Revetment Walls
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner Tom Robinson talks about the differences between dividing fences, retaining walls and revetment walls.
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Thinking About a Granny Flat?
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Property Law Specialist Simon Bennett talks about the pitfalls to be aware of when buying a granny flat.
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Our Values at OMB
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Property Law Specialist Simon Bennett shares the firm’s values and its commitment to culture and employee experience.
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Pet Disputes – The Full Court says “put your money where your mouth is”
Ownership Of A Pet In A Family Law Dispute Despite pet ownership being a hallmark of Australian life, it is not very common to see the Full Court of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, in an appeal judgement, making a specific comment on the ownership of a pet in a family law […]
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How the Court Treats Pets in Family Law Disputes
The number of pets, particularly dog ownership, has grown exponentially over the years and with it, the complexities of such ownership when it comes to family law disputes. In this podcast, Accredited Family Law Specialist Abbi Golightly explores this matter.
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But I don’t use it – why should I have to pay?
Community Title Scheme Within a Community Title Scheme (yes, I am referring to your “body corporate“) this is a very common statement that we hear often from people – “But I don’t use it, so why should I have to pay for it?”. Some recent examples of this statement are: I don’t use the swimming […]
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Surviving the Holidays OMB Family Law’s Top 5 Tips for Christmas Holidays
Top 5 Tips for Christmas Holidays to Surviving the Holidays by OMB Family Law’s The world will not end if the children do not see both parents on Christmas Day. It may be best to allow the children to spend Christmas Day with one parent and Boxing Day with the other, allowing the children to […]
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Thinking About Separation?
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Family Law Specialist, Abbi Golightly, talks about what steps to make if you’re contemplating separation and how OMB can help you.
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Long Awaited Reforms to the Building Units and Group Titles Act (“BUGTA”)
In this video, OMB Solicitors Senior Associate Elisha Quigg explains the changes to Building Units and Group Titles Act (“BUGTA”).
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What is an Enduring Power of Attorney
In this video, Harley Wilkinson, a Wills & Estates Solicitor at OMB, talks about Enduring Powers of Attorney: what they are; why do you need one; and what happens if you don’t have one. Transcript Know About an Enduring Power of Attorney G’day, my name is Harley Wilkinson, I’m a solicitor in the wills and […]
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Restructuring “Hotels” into Permanent Living Bodies Corporate
In this video, OMB Solicitors’ Partner, Juliette Nairn, talks about restructuring “hotels” in permanent living bodies corporate.
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The OMB Roadmap to Resolution
In this video, OMB Solicitors’ Partner, Abbi Golightly takes you through OMB Family Law’s roadmap to resolution.
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Bodies Corporate & Litigation
In this video, OMB Solicitors’ Partner, Cameron Marshall, talks about bodies corporate and litigation.
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What You Need to Know About Commercial Leasing
In this video, OMB Solicitors’ Partner and Accredited Property Law Specialist, Simon Bennett, talks about the differences between retail and non-retail commercial leasing.
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Bodies Corporate & Alternate Insurance
In this video, Solicitor Rebecca Purcell talks about alternative insurance if bodies corporate are not able to obtain the insurance that they are required to under the strata legislation.
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Divorce Month: Why is January the “D” Month?
Why Is January The “D” Month?: Divorce Month Statistically and practically, for family lawyers, January every year sees an influx of inquiries from new clients seeking advice on their relationship breakdown. Why is that so? Quite simply it is the holiday season and the stress and disillusionment that can follow from the Christmas period. Some […]
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Why is January “Divorce” Month?
Many family lawyers colloquially refer to the month of January as Divorce Month, so it begs the question why. In this podcast, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Family Law Specialist, Abbi Golightly, answers this question.
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New Year – New Family Law Act?
What does the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 mean for Family Law in Australia? In late January 2023 the Family Law Amendment Bill was released by the Attorney-General’s Department, sparking significant debate around the proposed amendments and what that might mean for past, present and future separated families. On the back of the number of […]
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How to Obtain a Will After Someone Dies
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner, Richard Dawson, talks about how to obtain a copy of a Will after someone dies and how our Gold Coast Lawyers can help you.
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Enforcement of By-Laws through the Magistrates Court
Did you know that the Body Corporate and Community Management Commissioner’s Office is not the only avenue to enforce a Body Corporate by-law? In this video, OMB Solicitors Senior Associate, Elisha Quigg, talks about how you can enforce by-laws through the Magistrates Court in a timely and economical way. Transcript Hello, my name is Elisha, […]
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How to Plan an Environmental Court Appeal
In this video, Samuel Layani, Solicitor at OMB Solicitors, talks about the process of planning an environmental court appeal.
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The Importance of Seeking Legal Advice Following Separation
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law, Abbi Golightly, talks about the importance of seeking legal advice after separation and how Our Gold Coast family lawyers can help. Transcript Importance of Seeking Legal Advice after Separation Hi, I’m Abbi Golightly, partner at OMB Solicitors and an accredited specialist in family […]
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What you need to know about contesting a Will
In this video, Harley Wilkinson, a Solicitor at OMB’s Wills & Estates team, discusses contested estate matters in family provision applications and how our Gold Coast lawyers can help you with your estate planning matters. Transcript You Need To Know About Contesting A Will Hello, my name is Harley Wilkinson, I’m a solicitor in the […]
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Development next door? Know You Right
In this video, OMB Solicitors’ Partner, Cameron Marshall, talks about what you need to do and how Gold Cost Lawyers can help when you as an owner of land have a development happening next door and you get a request for access to your property. Transcript Good morning, my name’s Cameron Marshall, I’m a partner […]
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We Can Help You With Your Family Law Matter
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law, Abbi Golightly, talks about how the OMB family law team can help you resolve your family law matter.
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Resolve a Neighbourhood Tree Dispute
In this video, Rebecca Purcell, a Solicitor at OMB’s Litigation team, talks about neighborhood tree disputes and how OMB Solicitors can help you with your litigation matters.
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What You Need to Know about a “Put and Call Option Agreement” in Property Matters
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Property Law Specialist, Simon Benett, talks about what you need to know about a “put and call option agreement” in property matters. Transcript Know About A “Put And Call Option Agreement” In Property Hi there, Simon Bennett from OMB Solicitors. Today I wanted to have a chat […]
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Things that happen that make it necessary to update your will
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Wills & Estates lawyer, Richard Dawson, shares the things that happen that make it necessary to update your Will and your Power of Attorney. Transcript Necessary to Update your Will and your Power of Attorney Hi there, I’m Richard Dawson, the partner in the estate team here at […]
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Know About Work Injuries
In this video, OMB Solicitors Special Counsel, Jennie-Rae Goff, discusses the things you need to know about work injuries.
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Management Rights Refresher: Dealing With Assignments and Variations Concurrently
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner, Tom Robinson, talks about management rights particularly dealing with assignments and variations.
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What are sunset dates in property transactions?
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Property Law Specialist, Simon Bennett discusses the importance of sunset dates in property transactions.
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Financial Agreements in Family Law Matters
In this video, OMB Solicitors Special Counsel and Family Law Solicitor, Chrissy Trueman, talks about what financial agreements are in family law matters.
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The Importance of Timing in Making a Will
In this video, Wills & Estates Solicitor Harley Wilkinson talks about the importance of timing in making a Will.
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Its just a simple agreement right?
It Just A Simple Agreement: Financial Agreement “I just want a Financial Agreement, it’s just a simple one to say that we will each keep our own assets”. If I (and most family lawyers gold coast I am sure) had $1 for every time they had a client say this to them, we all would […]
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Building Contract Disputes & Bodies Corporate
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner, Juliette Nairn, talks about building contract disputes and bodies corporate.
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Proposed Amendments to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner, Tom Robinson, talks about amendments that are being proposed to our Body Corporate Act.
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How to Avoid Common Conveyancing Problems
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Property Law Specialist, Simon Bennett discusses some of the common problems that OMB encounters with property transactions.
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Seeking Compensation for Sporting Injuries
In this video, Samuel Layani, Solicitor at OMB Solicitors, defines sports injury claims and discusses what they are.
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Has Your Business Got Public Liability Insurance?
In this video, OMB Solicitors Special Counsel, Jennie-Rae Goff, talks about the importance of having public liability insurance for your business.
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Building Contracts from a Builder’s View
In this video, OMB Solicitors’ Partner, Cameron Marshall, talks about building contracts from a builder’s point of view.
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The Processes of the Body Corporate Commissioner’s Office
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner, Juliette Nairn, discusses the body corporate industry and the processes within the body corporate Commissioner’s Office.
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Property Law Act 2023
PROPERTY LAW ACT 2023 Queensland The Property Law Act 2023 (“the Act”) passed the Queensland Parliament on 25 October 2023. The Act will replace the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld) and aims to simplify, streamline and modernise Queensland’s property laws, better facilitate e-conveyancing and electronic transactions, and remove outdated provisions. The Act has not yet commenced but will take effect […]
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