Spouse maintenance is financial support paid by a party to a marriage to an ex-spouse to adequately support themselves.

You should be aware of the changes to the Home Building laws and how the changes will affect how your business operates.

If a Director is aware of, or is engaging in conduct in breach of the Franchising Code, a court could order a penalty.

Many businesses are still unaware of how the PPSR works or underestimate the risks in not getting registration correct..

A current case is showing why it is vital to have agreements in place with your business partners.

Legislative changes have been introduced aiming to protect workers in respect of workplace sexual harassment.

Employers must ensure that they have not underpaid employees or not paid them the correct penalty rates and allowances.

The FWC has ruled that it was unreasonable for the employer to direct workers to attend compulsory health assessments.

LinkedIn is a perfect example of how important social media in the workplace is to the development of modern business.

Overhauling a business often means a workforce restructure, which in some cases could cause some employee terminations.

An IFA has the same effect as if it were actually a term of a modern award or enterprise agreement and can be enforced.

The Fair Work Act 2009 seeks to promote workplace flexibility through the use of IFAs.

De facto laws now declare that de facto couples will be treated in the Family Court in the same way as married couples.

School enrolment for young children is often in dispute in the family courts, in the context of parental responsibility.

If you are doing a Will, or you are the executor of a deceased estate, consider what taxes and duties could be payable.

A receipt of inheritance by a party during the relationship is considered a financial contribution to the asset pool.

An owner builder gives the same promises as a builder with a building contract, so can also be sued for defective work.

A Mutual Wills agreement becomes a contract to which the Will beneficiaries (the children) have a right of enforcement.

The review of the operation of the PPSA is an opportunity to consider whether the PPSA has achieved its core objectives.

SMSF trustees have a duty to act with impartiality and in the interests of beneficiaries (not in their self-interests).