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Covid-19 Commercial Lease Regulations
Relief for some, but not all landlords By Anna Masi & Youssef Abouelnasr 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 [...]
Can I Take a Benefit In My Role as Someone’s Attorney?
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 [...]
Determining Appropriate Legal Proceedings in Australia
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 [...]
Spousal Maintenance and Short Relationships
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 [...]
A Leading Family Law Firm
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 [...]
New requirements for off-the-plan contracts
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 [...]
Informal Testamentary Documents – If I Change My Will Myself, Will it Count?
The law specifies certain legal requirements for a document to be regarded as a person’s valid Will. Principally, these requirements are that: the person making the Will (Testator) signs the document at the foot and preferably at the foot of [...]
Domestic Violence And Firearms- When can the Police Seize my Firearms?
If you think that you cannot end up in court if you have done nothing wrong – think again. Recently, a client of ours who has held a firearms licence for about 40 years and had never been in [...]
Australian Citizenship – Frequently Asked Questions
When can I apply? An application for citizenship can be made by any Australian permanent resident who has lived in Australia lawfully for a period of at least 4 years including at least one year as a permanent resident. [...]
Am I Entitled to a Copy of the Will?
When someone passes away, it is quite common for family members and/or other interested parties to ask about obtaining a copy or attending the “reading of the will” (if there is one).It is also quite common for people to be [...]
