The Property Occupations Act 2014 (“the New Act”) replaces the Property Section of the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (“the Old Act”) which commenced on 1 December 2014. The Motor Dealers and Chattel Auctioneers Act 2014, the Debt Collectors (Field Agents and Collection Agents) Act 2014 and the Agents Financial Administration Act 2014 …
The loss of a loved one is a difficult and traumatic time. It can be a time of distress, uncertainty and anxiety. Determining what happens in respect of the estate (or property) of the one who has passed is one of the concerns that would bear down upon you during this time. You may have …
Sometimes general spending can get out of hand. Circumstances can cause you to suffer financial hardship as a result of occurrences outside your control including matters such as death, fraud, loss of employment, separation and numerous other events which occur in day to day life. The Bankruptcy Act 1966 (as amended) (“the Act”) gives a …
Financial Agreements are created to restrict the level of property that is capable of distribution upon separation if made in accordance with the Family Law Act 1975 (as amended) (“the Act”) and can be made to resolve a dispute as to property once separation has occurred. The pre-nuptial agreement can be made before the marriage …
We offer a fixed fee conveyancing service for buying and selling a property. Call us to assist you in buying or selling your home or home unit. Once we have received the contract we can provide to you a list of the searches and their costs. Don’t forget to ensure you have made the contract …
At a recent Part X meeting a debtor sought to include a Bill of Exchange which was endorsed by the debtor as Trustee of a Trust. The question was raised as to whether the Trust could prove against the Trustee for the debt to a creditor. The basic concept of a Trust is that a …
Joseph O’Hare has appeared in the Magistrates Court throughout Queensland, the Local Court in New South Wales, the Magistrates Court in Victoria, District Court applications and Supreme Court applications in Brisbane, Federal Circuit Court in Brisbane, Family Court in Brisbane in applications and has appeared in a number of trials in the Magistrates Court in …
Deciding whether to relocate can be one of the most difficult decisions that can be made in a lifetime. Factors such as expense, networks/ contacts, spousal requirements, work commitments and lifestyle factors are considerations and in some instances, demands, that dictate a relocation. If however, there are existing Orders and also in circumstances where the …
Recently Joseph O’Hare the principal was awarded the honour of 25 years service to the legal community. The benefit to you is that Joe has experienced most if not all types of matters and consequently he can foresee problems provide efficient solutions and ensure your matter is dealt with as economically as possible with the your best …
Once an agreement is reached, it is critical to ensure that the agreement not only encompasses the terms upon which that agreement is reached but that the terminology is such to ensure that full recovery of the outstanding debt is maintained notwithstanding differing circumstances that may arise during the currency of the agreement.Very often the …
