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2 January, 2020
Your First Family Law Appointment
One of the most challenging — and rewarding — aspects of practicing family law is helping clients through some of the most challenging times of their lives. More often than not, they are going through separation and/or divorce, and need help with financial or parenting matters. In some cases, they are seeking legal advice about […]
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18 December, 2019
Enduring Power of Attorney: The Difference Between Appointing an Attorney 'Severally' Versus 'Jointly' in Queensland
When people come to plan out their affairs for the later stages of their life, they are generally encouraged to nominate an enduring power of attorney. This is a legal document used to appoint a person to make important decisions about their property and/or financial affairs should they lose capacity to do so on their […]
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13 December, 2019
What Effect Does Domestic Violence Have on a Property Settlement
As police, advocates, social workers, and mental health professionals all can attest, domestic violence takes a tremendous toll on victims. In addition to lasting physical and emotional scars, it often creates financial hardship as well. In some cases, this is because the physical injuries inflicted by perpetrators render the victim incapable of working or unwilling […]
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21 November, 2019
Are You Legally Protected from Bushfires?
This month Bushfires are raging across Queensland and destroying lives, homes and valuable properties along the way. The current situation across both Queensland and New South West is dire, with 50 bushfires burning in Queensland and 60 burning in NSW. At least three people have lost their lives to the fires and many others missing […]
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15 November, 2019
What You Need to Know About Structuring
One of the most important considerations in both establishing and running a business is getting the structuring right at the outset. In this video, our Simon Bennett discusses the things you need to be considering in this regard.
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14 November, 2019
What Do I Do If I Need Access Through My Neighbour's Land?
In this video, OMB Solicitors Senior Associate Cameron Marshall discusses the things you need to do if you need access to your neighbour’s lot.
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12 November, 2019
The Difference Between a General Power of Attorney & an Enduring Power of Attorney
In this video, OMB Solicitors Associate Steven Mahoney discusses the difference between a General Power of Attorney and an Enduring Power of Attorney. Contact our Gold Coast Lawyers team for more information here Wills & Estates Enquiries.
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10 July, 2019
10 Ways to Improve Your Debt Recovery Process
One of the most frustrating aspects of running a business is not being paid on time for the goods and services you provide. Customers who don’t pay on time eventually cost your business time and money in chasing them to settle their bill, not to mention the impact on your cashflow. While businesses in this […]
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4 July, 2019
Can I Do a Video Will?
Smartphones have put a video camera in the pocket of nearly every person you see, with widespread and profound impacts for various sections of society, including security, surveillance and in particular, the law. In recent years the prevalence of mobile recording has resulted in a number of court cases debating whether a ‘video will’ made […]
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25 June, 2019
The Things You Need to Know After Separation
What are Things You Should Consider After Separation? In this video, OMB Solicitors‘ Associate and Family Lawyer, Gary Mallett talks about the things you need to know after having been separated with your partner. Contact our team for more information here Family Law Enquiries.
Read more21 June, 2019
The Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Duplex
What are Things You Should Consider Before a Buying a Duplex? In this video, OMB Solicitors‘ Partner & Accredited Property Law Specialist, Simon Bennett discusses the things that you should be considering prior to purchasing a duplex. Contact our Gold Coast Lawyers team for more information here Propery Law Enquiries.
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19 June, 2019
Five Top Tips You Need to Know Before Renovating Your Unit or Townhouse
Living in a Body Corporate is unlike owning your own freehold land. As a member of a Body Corporate you are required to follow the rules and regulations applying to your Scheme. Consequently, any maintenance or improvements you wish to make to your unit or townhouse ought to be well thought out and planned to […]
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19 June, 2019
Registered Plans in a Body Corporate & Maintenance
The Difference Between the Two Types of Registered Plans in a Body Corporate and how the obligations of maintenance differ between them. In this video, Body Corporate Solicitor, Elisha Quigg discusses the differences between a Standard Format Plan and a Building Format Plan in a Body Corporate and how the obligations of maintenance differ between these […]
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11 June, 2019
What are the Risks of Becoming a Franchisee?
Many people have a desire to start their own business, chasing the dream of independence, control of their own destiny and, hopefully, riches. But for many the risks associated with launching a new business are too great. This is where running a business as a franchisee is often seen as a viable alternative. By operating […]
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4 June, 2019
Four Tips to Prepare for Family Law Mediation
The cost, complexity and confrontation involved in going to court after the break up of a family unit is something most people would really like to avoid. The whole process can add another level of trauma and stress on everyone involved, particularly children. The courts, as well, are struggling under the weight of the number […]
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15 May, 2019
Understanding Section 163 of the BCCM Act – it is an Offence Not to Give Access
Section 163 of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 In this video, OMB Solicitors‘ Partner, Juliette Nairn discusses Section 163 of the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997. Contact our Gold Coast Lawyers team for more information here Body Corporate Enquiries.
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15 May, 2019
What are the Different Types of General Meeting Resolutions?
In this video, Tom Robinson, Associate at OMB Solicitors within the Body Corporate team talks about the different types of resolutions that may be considered at General Meetings including how they are calculated and when do they apply. Contact our Gold Coast Lawyers team for more information here Body Corporate Enquiries. Transcript Hi, I’m Tom from […]
Read more15 May, 2019
Protecting your Assets - Property Purchase Agreements
How do we go about Protecting our Assets? – Property Purchase Agreements In this video, Litigation and Dispute Resolution Senior Solicitor Cameron Marshall explains how we can help you with Protecting your Assets – Property Purchase Agreements. Contact our Gold Coast Lawyers team for more information here Litigation Enquiries.
Read more15 May, 2019
How Our Litigation Team Can Help
In this video, Litigation and Dispute Resolution Senior Solicitor Cameron Marshall explains how we can help you with matters regarding Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
Read more15 May, 2019
Five Things a Body Corporate Should Know when Entering into a Build Contract
What are five things a Body Corporate should know when entering into a Build Contract? In this video, Dispute Resolution Senior Solicitor Cameron Marshall talks to us about issues for Bodies Corporate when entering into a contract. Contact our Gold Coast Lawyers team for more information here Body Corporate Enquiries. Transcript Good morning. Cameron Marshall is my name, I […]
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