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Consumer Exchange Law

Heading into the most popular purchasing season of the year means it is the perfect time for a refresher on your consumer exchange rights. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 sets…

Construction Contracts Update

Parliament has identified the need for clarification of the forthcoming retention regime under the Construction Contracts Amendment Act 2015 (“Amendment Act”), and has introduced the Regulatory Systems (Commercial Matters) Amendment…

Stay Sharp October 2016

It’s hard to believe there are only eight working weeks until Christmas! Whilst we are looking forward to a break, we are also well aware that legal issues don’t just…

Are There Time Limits For Dividing Your Property?

  If your marriage, civil union, or de facto relationship has ended, then you should be aware that there are statutory time limits for dividing your property. Parties are often able to reach agreement in respect of the division of their property without the need for court assistance. However, in situations where parties do require…

Are “Do It Yourself” Separation Agreements Valid?

We have recently come across situations where parties have attempted to divide their property without appropriate legal advice. An agreement prepared by the parties and subsequently signed and witnessed by friends, is not a valid agreement. What this means that an invalid agreement does not prevent future claims. In a recent case, the husband and…

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