3 myths about Lawyers, and the ‘TBA Law’ truth by Rochelle Manderson We have all heard them, myths and generalisations about lawyers, none of them flattering to our profession. Walk down the street and you will hear comments [...]
Are Debts Shared in a Divorce? by Lajita Allan-Agnew The Family Law Act 1975 sets out the general principles the court considers when deciding financial disputes after the breakdown of a marriage. The general principles are, amongst other [...]
The Sandwich Generation by Jacqui Brauman Who is the “sandwich generation”? It’s not one particular generation, as such. It’s more of a situation that you find yourself in. At the moment, the baby boomer generation is more [...]
Is your pet a liability? The law and your family pet. by Rochelle Manderson Part One: The cat. Pet ownership is extremely common in Australia and many of us almost take for granted the fact that we own [...]
What is the best way to protect what I already own, if I’m starting a new relationship? by Lajita Allan-Agnew One of the best ways of protecting property that you already own is to draw up a [...]
Lease v Licence A lease is a proprietary right in the property and enjoys protections under the law. But a licence, however, is merely a contractual right that exists between the parties to the agreement. It is [...]
2018 TBA Law Wrap Up Whilst a lot of us reflect own how quickly the year seems to have gone, it is also a great exercise to think about how much actually happened. Because a lot happened, [...]
Position! Position! ... Condition By Rochelle Manderson With Real Estate, it is: "Position! Position! Position!" But you should be thinking, "Condition! Condition! Condition!" This blog is about the condition of the property at settlement. Whether you are [...]
What is Probate? by Jacqui Brauman I’m quite often asked: what is probate? A lot of people think that it is a tax, and that it’s an amount that is paid depending on how big the estate [...]
The Truth about Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RADs) or Aged-Care Bonds by Jacqui Brauman It’s a difficult time when a parent is ageing, and needs to go into care. Janet recently came to me, not knowing where to [...]
