By Nicholas Kyriakoudes and Peter Bahlmann Ordinarily, information does not constitute property and therefore there is no restriction on what a person may do with information they hear, read, or otherwise obtain. This becomes problematic with respect to certain information such as trade secrets, recipes, clients lists, or the contents of certain settlement agreements, where [...]
If you have existing parenting orders in place and there is a subsequent Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) or Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) taken out against you, or for your protection and/or the protection of the children, you might be wondering where the parenting orders will now stand. In response to increased reporting and greater [...]
Nicholas Kyriakoudes A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) is a written agreement which can be made between a married couple or a couple in a de facto relationship. BFA’s stipulate how property between parties is to be divided in the event of a relationship breakdown. BFA’s can be entered into at various stages of a relationship [...]
Relief for some, but not all landlords On 7 April 2020, the Government announced its National Code of Conduct in relation to commercial leases so that, under the Code, the economic impacts of the pandemic on lessors and lessees might be shared between them and lessees would be protected by the Code’s prohibition on the [...]
By Peter Bahlmann No, is the general answer. As an attorney appointed under a Power of Attorney in New South Wales you are required to deal with the property and finances of the principal for the benefit of the principal in the principal's best interests. Unless there is an express ‘benefits’ clause in the Power [...]
By Matt Kearins For Australian ex-pats, citizens overseas, or even individuals with significant business in Australia, knowing where to start legal proceedings can be a tricky situation. If you’re trying between starting proceedings in Australia or another country, it is important to have an understanding of forum non conveniens. This is a legal principle that [...]
By Matt Kearins Entering into a relationship can often impact the way you live your life. What’s mine is yours, and what’s yours is mine, becomes a part of daily life. Some people also choose to leave the workforce as part of their relationship. But what do you do when the relationship break down? What [...]
It's that time of year again. As the Holiday Season approaches, another Doyle's Guide rankings for Family Law in the Wollongong and Southern Highlands has been released. We are proud to share that Hansons Lawyers has been recognised by the Doyle's Guide as one of Wollongong's leading law firms for 2021. The Family Law team [...]
Kerry Kyriakoudes New requirements for off-the-plan contracts as from 1 December 2019 the new laws impose an additional disclosure obligations on vendors in off-the-plan contracts in order that purchasers have greater transparency in entering into these contracts. Additionally, they give purchasers new remedies and more protection when buying property off-the-plan. The changes are as follows: [...]
