Skip to content

Knowledge

We think it is important to share our knowledge with our community. Our knowledge articles respond to contemporary law and current events.

Why should I bother with Corporate Advisory and Restructuring?

When a company is first set up, usually its purpose and subsequent structure is clear. Over time, the business grows, and the company may outgrow its current structure, or in the..

Is your former spouse generating debt?

It is not uncommon for a spouse to accumulate debt following separation. If your spouse is partying it up, spending money on extravagant items, selling investments and increasing..

How to sue someone in a different state

It is quite common in civil litigation proceedings for the Defendant or Plaintiff to be located in another state. The person you are intending to sue may live interstate or their..

AVO's and Parenting Orders

One of the primary considerations when determining what is in a child’s best interests is “the need to protect the child from physical or psychological harm from being subjected..

Major changes to sick leave accrual system

In the decision of Mondalez v AMWU [2019] FCAFC 138 handed down 21st August 2019, the Court has fundamentally changed the way many Australian employees are entitled to accrue sick..

Are you playing by the new rules?

James Frank recently spoke at a Sydney Hills Business lunch on how the Internet has changed the business game. The following article is a summary of what he spoke about.

Pursuing a Debt in Bankruptcy

When a person who owes you money becomes bankrupt, it may become a lot more difficult for you to recover your debt. A trustee (being a person or entity) steps in to manage the..

What You Need to Know About Serving a Debtor

If you decide to commence court proceedings to sue a debtor for an amount they owe to you, the first step is to draft and serve your originating process. ‘Originating process’ are..

Why You Need a Valuation in Family Law

In a family law matter whether it be in a lengthy litigation battle or attempting to settle matters outside of court, the most frequent issue that arises is not a question of law..

Debt Recovery: Lawyers vs Debt Collectors

Unlike wine, debts don’t improve with age. Once you have made a decision to take action to recover a debt, it is important to move quickly in deciding the means by which you will..