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30 November, 2020
Important Updates to the Powers of Attorney Act
The Powers of Attorney Act 1998 has recently been amended to make updates to the existing Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA) and Advanced Health Directives (AHD) forms. What do the changes mean? If you have a current valid EPOA and/or AHD – no changes are required. They are valid and will remain valid going forward […]
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16 November, 2020
The Insiders Guide to Checking Contracts of Sale
In this video, OMB Solicitors‘ Partner and Accredited Property Law Specialist, Simon Bennet shares important insights when checking contracts of sale – either buying or selling.
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12 November, 2020
Helpful Holiday Hints for Separated Families
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year….” Or so the Christmas song goes. But statistically, this is not always the case for families under stress. The period immediately preceding Christmas and post-Christmas often causes such stress that pre-existing problems are brought to the surface and relationships often end. The desire for a fresh start […]
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11 November, 2020
Update on Body Corporate Legislation
In this video, OMB Solicitors‘ Associate, Elisha Quigg talks about the latest updates on Body Corporate Legislation – what’s new, what’s been updated, and what do you need to know.
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28 October, 2020
3 Things to Know if You are Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident
Involvement in a motor vehicle accident is something we all drive to avoid. Motor vehicle accidents can not only cause serious injury to yourself or your passengers but from the moment of impact may also create unplanned and unwanted stress and costs. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, there are 3 important […]
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27 October, 2020
Ban on Pets in Upscale Apartment Tower Overturned
A unanimous decision of the NSW Court of Appeal last month has sparked discussion regarding the enforceability of By-Laws within Bodies Corporate. The Appeals Court invalidated the ‘no-pet bylaw’, identifying that such a by-law is “oppressive”. How does this decision impact Bodies Corporate in Queensland? In this video, OMB Solicitors‘ Partner, Juliette Nairn explains.
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20 October, 2020
What is involved in making a claim for compensation following a motor vehicle accident?
Motor vehicle accidents can often lead to confusing and stressful times. They are occurrences people often do not consider until they themselves are involved in an accident. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you should be aware of the initial processes which will be involved should you make a claim for compensation. […]
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14 October, 2020
What COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Measures Mean for Creditors
What COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Measures Mean for Creditors The global COVID-19 pandemic has plunged Australia into what some commentators have described as the worst recession since the Great Depression of 1929. The disease’s disruption to our economy has been severe and is expected to be prolonged. The impact has already been obvious on the revenues […]
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2 October, 2020
Why you need Independent Legal Advice on Binding Financial Agreements
“I have a simple agreement, I just need it witnessed”. If I had a dollar for every time I had heard that in the years since Binding Financial Agreements became part of the Family Law landscape in Australia. One of the major protective measures for family law litigants proposing to sign a Binding Financial Agreement is the requirement […]
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30 September, 2020
Impact of COVID-19 on Body Corporate Levy Recovery
COVID-19 has had a significant financial impact on individuals, businesses and Bodies Corporate alike. As a result, the Queensland Government passed the Justice and Other Legislation (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Amendment Act (“Amendment Act”) which amended the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (“BCCMA”) to assist individuals that have been financially affected and in turn […]
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29 September, 2020
What is a Consent Order?
In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Family Law Specialist, Abbi Golightly talks about Consent Orders and how are they used in Family Law proceedings.
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21 September, 2020
What is Probate?
In this video, our Dakota Hallett explains some of the important things that you need to know about Probate.
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17 September, 2020
What is the Family Law PPP500 List?
In response to concerns about delays in the Family Court system, particularly for matters with a small asset pool, the Federal Circuit Court has developed the Family Law Priority Property Pool 500 List (PPP500). It is a specialist list designed for matters where the net assets of the parties including superannuation is or is likely […]
Read more15 September, 2020
Property Law Update
In this video, Simon Bennett talks about some of the latest developments with Property Law and also some of the changes that have occurred during COVID-19.
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10 September, 2020
What is the Lighthouse Project?
In August 2020, the Family Law Courts (the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court) launched The Lighthouse Project, being piloted through a handful of Registries, of which Brisbane is one. It is the Court’s recognition that the intersection between Family Violence and the Family Law system is complex and requires specific and detailed attention. The […]
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8 September, 2020
Body Corporate Successful in Terminating Management Rights - First QCAT Decision
In this video, Senior Associate, Tom Robinson talks about a recent decision that’s been handed down in the QCAT about the successful termination of management rights by a Body Corporate.
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6 August, 2020
Protecting a child through a "No Time and No Communication Order"
Extreme behaviour resulting in extreme orders The Family Law Act states clearly that a child has a right to know and have a relationship with each of their parents. However, there are some circumstances within which having that relationship will cause a child more harm than good. That harm can be emotional, physical, sexual, or […]
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31 July, 2020
Covid-19 and Binding Child Support Agreements – When Binding simply cannot be Binding
When parents seek to formalize their child support matters, it is becoming increasingly common for them to have certainty and security in that regard and for this reason, Binding Child Support Agreements are sometimes considered an agreement of choice. A Binding Child Support Agreement enables parents to effectively oust the jurisdiction of the Child Support […]
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28 July, 2020
Resolution – All you need is the will and wherewithal
In my frequent review of recent Family Law decisions of the Family Law Courts (Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia) I stumbled across a first instance decision of Judge Neville of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia sitting in Canberra. It was interesting more for it’s discussion of three broad issues, rather than […]
Read more8 July, 2020
What is an Off-the-Plan Contract?
In this video, Partner & Accredited Property Law Specialist, Simon Bennett explains what is an off-the-plan contract.
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