Posts by Ben Thomson
How a Child’s Wishes Are Weighed Against the Child’s Best Interests in Parenting Orders
The one question all parents ask themselves when separating or going through a divorce is, ‘Who will my child (or children) end up living with?’ It’s a complex issue that can require a ruling from the Family Court in the form of parenting orders. The Court’s main responsibility when issuing such an order is to…
Read MoreNotarial Services: When To Engage a Notary Public
A notary public, also known as a public notary or simply, a notary, is often a practising solicitor appointed by a State or Territory Supreme Court and given statutory powers. Their role is to perform a wide range of administrative functions, including preparing, witnessing, administering, certifying or notarising originals and copies of legal documents for…
Read More5 Important Points Every Partnership Agreement Should Cover
Businesses today face many internal and external challenges; some real, some manufactured, and others simply perceived. Solving them requires both planning and action. All decisions, whether passive or active, involve a degree of risk – from those that relate to how a business will be run on a day-to-day basis right through to those that…
Read MoreMaking Arrangements for the Sale of a Business
Selling a business of any size or structure is a complex and time-intensive process that should be well documented to ensure the interests of both the seller and buyer are protected. A Sale of Business Agreement or Business Sale Agreement is central to establishing the terms of sale for the mutual benefit of the parties…
Read MoreThe Ins and Outs of Discretionary Trusts
A trust is a legal relationship in which a person or corporate entity (the trustee) holds assets on behalf of and for the benefit of one or more third parties (the beneficiaries). The trustee is the owner of the trust property — not the beneficial owner — and can be a person, legal, or corporate…
Read MoreDivision of Property: How To Negotiate a Property Settlement After Divorce
The moment two people realise their relationship is over and decide to separate or divorce is often one of the most emotionally charged experiences anyone can go through in life. And while it’s understandable that you and your former de facto partner or spouse may want to rush this difficult process, it is important you…
Read MoreBenefits of Mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Going through a divorce is an emotionally draining experience for everyone involved and sadly, one that occurs all too often. Confronting the reality of a life apart brings many conflicting feelings to the surface – so many that it may seem as though an amicable solution will always be out of reach. In situations like…
Read MoreWhat to Expect When Negotiating a Commercial Lease
One of the biggest steps involved in starting a business is securing a commercial lease and negotiating its terms with the landlord or landlord’s lawyer. But contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a ‘standard’ commercial leasing agreement. Business owners who become emotionally attached to a particular premises and then accept a…
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