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Employment Law
Victorian Crime Statistics Agency recorded 88,214 ‘family incidents’ in 2019–20 and a massive cost is born by government, individuals and their families and the community at large. Did you also know that earlier this year, changes to legislation were made to cover...
Victoria 2 Lot Subdivisions
Last month I gave a snapshot into NSW 2 lot subdivisions. This month we do Victoria. Two lot subdivisions are exempt from many of the legal requirements placed on larger owners’ corporations “OC’s”. For example: If your OC has two lots, you do not have to: Take out...
We’re still friends, why do we need a ‘legal’ property settlement?
Many couples separate on good terms, which is great. The breakdown of a relationship can be difficult, however putting differences aside to move forward can be beneficial, particularly where children are concerned. Ex-partners who remain on good terms may choose to...
FAQ on Estate Planning
While many people are unlikely to nominate estate planning aka “Thinking about what will happen to my assets when I die” as being on their “most wanted things to do” list in reality, this is something that should be on all our “must do” lists. Proactively planning for...
NSW 2 Lot Subdivisions
Did you know that in NSW a 2 lot subdivision is required to keep clear records, hold an AGM each year and report within 3 months of the AGM to Fair Trading and if you don’t you will get a please explain letter. In Victoria a 2 lot does not need to do anything BUT I...
Buying Property with Someone Else – Considerations for Property Co-owners
Buying a property with someone else is a great way to share the fun, stress, and cost of the venture. Often people buy a house with their significant other, to make a home or invest together. Others buy property with friends, relatives or business partners. Joining...
Caveats
How many of you know what is a caveat and what does it do. The good definition of a caveat is that it is an instrument when lodged at the titles office that can prohibit any person dealing with the land in question. Most times a caveat is used to protect a purchaser...
Family Law Property Settlements
In the Family Law field where the parties have separated and want to settle their property interests there is a lot of Law on the subject but the primary get go is to gather all the information of the assets and liabilities of the parties to ensure there has been a...
Drinking and Driving Anothers Car
DON’T LEND YOUR CAR because if you do and your friend gets caught drink driving at 0.10 you loose your car for 30 days and you have to pay the fine $600.00 to get it back The Herald Sun today 15th June 2015 writes: THOUSANDS of Victorians found boozed-up behind the...
Employment contracts – restraint of trade?
Many employment contracts have restrictions on employees when they leave their employer and start working for a new employer in the same business. The law in Victoria is different from other states in that; what one would consider a valid agreement is read down to be...