Retail Leases Regulation 2022

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On 1 January 2023, the Retail Leases Regulation 2022 (the “Regulation”) commenced, offering further inclusions for the types of businesses included under Schedule 1 of the Retail Leases Act 1994 (the "Act"). Gyms and bars now fall under the definition of retail shop and are the latest beneficiary of stronger protections provided under the Act.
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What is a binding financial agreement?

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Couples who want financial security can enter into a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) at any time during their relationship, this is dependent upon the nature and stage of their relationship. In a Binding Financial Agreement a couple can set out how their property and other assets would be divided if they were to separate. Read more in our article...
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What is a binding financial agreement?

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Couples who want financial security can enter into a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) at any time during their relationship, this is dependent upon the nature and stage of their relationship. In a Binding Financial Agreement a couple can set out how their property and other assets would be divided if they were to separate. Read more in our article...
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Tree disputes between neighbours – A different branch of law

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Do you have issues with trees on a neighbouring property? Are your neighbour's trees causing damage to your property or impacting your views? Trees on private property in NSW are governed by the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006 (the “Act”). Read our latest blog to find out more
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When is my relationship considered de facto?

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Many couples ask the question “when do we legally become a de facto couple and when can my partner make a claim upon my assets”? So when is your relationship considered de facto?
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Frequently Asked Questions – Can my partner relocate with my children?

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Clients who have been separated for a period of time often ask us "At what age can my child make a decision about who they live with?" So does a magic age exist? Caitlin and Leona discuss this in our next Family Law frequently asked questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Are there time limits when separating?

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Our experienced Family Law team is bringing a new video series with Frequently Asked Family Law Questions. In our next episode, Leona and Chloe discuss "In our Family Law FAQs, Leona and Chloe discuss "are time limits you need to consider when dealing with events following your separation?".
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Frequently Asked Questions – At what age can a child decide who they live with?

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Clients who have been separated for a period of time often ask us "At what age can my child make a decision about who they live with?" So does a magic age exist? Caitlin and Leona discuss this in our next Family Law frequently asked questions.
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Co-ownership: Disputes & the Power of Section 66G of the Conveyancing Act

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What happens when co-owners end up in a dispute over property? Whether it be siblings, friends or a domestic or matrimonial relationship breakdown if an agreement does not exist and the parties cannot come to a commercial arrangement for the sale of the property, one co-owner can apply to the Court under section 66G of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) (the “Act”).
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