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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 […]
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8 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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8 July, 2020
What You Should Do if You have Reached an Agreement in Your Family Law Matter
In this video, Partner & Accredited Family Law Specialist, Abbi Golightly discusses what should you do next if an agreement is reached in your Family Law matter.
Read more8 July, 2020
The 5 Essential Things You have to Do Before Buying a Duplex
In this video, Partner & Accredited Property Law Specialist, Simon Bennett discusses what you need to know before purchasing a duplex.
Read more8 July, 2020
5 Important Things You Need to Know About Bodies Corporate
In this video, Senior Associate, Tom Robinson discusses 5 Things You Should Know About Bodies Corporate.
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1 July, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Family Reports
Know About Family Reports When you and the other parent of your child or children, cannot reach an agreement on the living arrangements for your children after separation, and you have exhausted all avenues of dispute resolution, as a place of last resort, litigation can be commenced. How though, when a Court is faced with […]
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19 June, 2020
Your First Appointment with Our Family Lawyers
In this video, OMB Partner & Accredited Family Law Specialist, Abbi Golightly discusses some useful things to consider prior to your first appointment with your family lawyer.
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3 June, 2020
Communication Extremes, Social Media Campaigns and Family Law Proceedings
How being involved in extreme social media campaigns can affect the Court’s perception of a parent’s insight and child focus. Judge Neville of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in Caddell & Taggard [2020] FCCA 872 (published 1 June 2020) coined a number of colloquial phrases from popular culture and history in a recent judgement […]
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29 May, 2020
Breaking News: Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation
BREAKING NEWS: New Regulation Just Released The Queensland Government has released the regulations to accompany the Legislation which was enacted on 23 April 2020 dealing with retail and other commercial leases and the Covid-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the entire process has taken some considerable time from when the Prime Minister and the National Cabinet initially announced […]
Read more27 May, 2020
Relaxed Restrictions Allowing Common Property Facilities to Open
In this video, Tom Robinson discusses the recent amendments to the Queensland health directions which confirms the reopening of communal facilities, including our bodies corporate common property facilities.
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13 May, 2020
What Not to Do in a Parenting Dispute
Whilst there is no one fits all strategy in a parenting dispute, there are some pretty safe rules or tips I give my clients when advising them on how to ensure their outcome – negotiated (preferably) or litigated – is something that reflects the best interests of the children. So, here’s my parenting matters “do […]
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6 May, 2020
The Covid-19 List: How to have Your Matter Listed Urgently During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The latest practice direction from the Family Law Courts (the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia) provides the “how, what, when and where” of the new Covid-19 List established to assist separated families in the Covid-19 Pandemic. The full practice direction can be found here. The Court has set out […]
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30 April, 2020
3 Things That Bodies Corporate Should Know During COVID-19
In this video, OMB Solicitors’ Associate, Elisha Quigg discusses three things that bodies corporate should know during COVID-19.
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30 April, 2020
Taking Care of Your Will and Other Important Documents During COVID-19
In this video, our Richard Dawson talks about how you can take your estate planning documents during COVID-19.
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30 April, 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on Debt Recovery in Queensland
In this video, OMB Solicitors Senior Associate, Cameron Marshall explains how COVID-19 affects debt recovery in Queensland.
Read more30 April, 2020
How Bodies Corporate can Comply with the AGM Requirements During COVD-19
In this video, our Tom Robinson talks about how bodies corporate can comply with the AGM (Annual General Meeting) Requirements in light of the strict COVID-19 restrictions put in place.
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