Have you recently lost a loved one and received notice that their superannuation death benefit is to be paid to one or more dependants or their estate? Do you disagree with this decision? When a member of a superannuation fund dies, their superannuation death benefits do not automatically form part...

On 23 June 2021, Britney Spears appeared in a Los Angeles Court and spoke about her conservatorship. This conservatorship has allowed Britney’s father to manage her personal and financial affairs since 2008.  On 30 June 2021, the court denied Britney’s request to have her father removed as conservator.  A key...

Separating and facing the housing market as a single parent can be an overwhelming and stressful experience, particularly when progressing through a property settlement with your ex. Your household income has essentially halved, which for a lot of families could mean facing relocation to a new home. A new scheme...

When operating a business there are a number of legal documents you need to have in order to appropriately protect your interests.  One of these non-negotiable, absolute requirements is your terms and conditions of trade. Affectionately coined “T’s & C’s”, this is the document that will outline the manner upon...

On Monday 7 June 2021, a high-profile defamation trial commenced in the Federal Court in Sydney. War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has brought Nine Entertainment Co to court for defamation after they published articles in 2018 that alleged Roberts-Smith was involved in unlawful killings while on deployment in Afghanistan and also...