Business Structures: Sole Trader
When commencing a business venture, it is necessary to consider the most appropriate type of business structure to put in place. Different business structures have different benefits and disadvantages. This article looks at the sole trader business structure - how to...
Understanding drag along/tag along rights in shareholder agreements
A shareholder agreement is a private contract between the shareholders of a private company and the company itself, and between each of the shareholders of the company to each other. The agreement governs the shareholders’ respective rights, responsibilities,...
Do you know when to update your Will?
Most people are aware that a valid will determines how their assets are dealt with after they are gone. Wills generally provide for the appointment of a trusted executor or executors and for gifts to chosen beneficiaries. They may also appoint testamentary guardians...
Business Structures – Trusts
When commencing a business venture, it is necessary to consider the most appropriate type of business structure to put in place. Different business structures have different benefits and disadvantages. This article looks at trusts - how to establish a trust and the...
Obligations and consequences of parenting orders
A separating couple with minor children will need to work out the parenting arrangements for those children - where the children are to live, who they spend time with, and who may make decisions about the children. If the couple can agree, their agreement can be...
Starting a business – an overview of common business structures
There are 4 main types of business structures for doing business in Australia, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. A person can carry on business as a sole trader, partnership, trust and company. Some businesses operate as a combination of these. There...
Common Family Law Fallacies
If you’re in the unfortunate situation of going through a relationship break-up you have probably heard all sorts of ‘advice’ from well-meaning friends and family. Family and friends are a great source of emotional and physical support when you have separated, however...
Parenting orders for non-parents – who can apply?
A parenting order is not only designed to apply to the parents or guardians of a child, non-parents can also apply for parenting orders to be able to spend time with or care for a child. The Family Law Act allows a grandparent or any other person concerned for the...
Making a digital estate plan and appointing a digital executor
Many people put off making a Will. Add the intricacies of technology and having to consider what happens to our digital life after we die, and it’s easy to understand how one might feel completely overwhelmed. However, as most of us continue to expand our online...
Considering the wishes of the children in parenting cases
Separating couples are generally required to make reasonable attempts to resolve disputes about the future living arrangements, care and responsibility of their children. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, dispute resolution is compulsory if agreement cannot...