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Family violence can affect a property settlement where it has altered a party’s contributions or created ongoing financial consequences. This article examines the 2024 family law reforms, Kennon adjustments, financial abuse, the economic
Australia’s family law property framework changed from 10 June 2025, with amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) giving clearer statutory expression to the four-step property settlement process. For business owners, directors
When a will is unclear, inconsistent or capable of more than one interpretation, executors and beneficiaries may need the Supreme Court to determine its meaning. This guide explains construction summonses, section 36 extrinsic
A beneficiary may sometimes sue a solicitor where negligent will drafting, delay or execution errors cause an intended inheritance to be lost. This guide explains when a duty may arise, what must be
When someone loses testamentary capacity, their family cannot simply make or change a will for them. In appropriate cases, the Supreme Court of Victoria may authorise a statutory will. This guide explains the
Disputes over pre-emptive rights can arise when a shareholder proposes to sell private company shares without following the required process. This guide explains transfer notices, valuation disputes, director powers, deemed transfer events, and
A director who has been locked out of company records may still have statutory rights to inspect financial records and other company books. We explain sections 198F and 290 of the Corporations Act,
Related party transactions involving public companies can require member approval before a financial benefit is provided. This guide explains Chapter 2E of the Corporations Act, the section 210 arm’s length exception, evidence requirements
A court may appoint a provisional liquidator in Victoria where company assets, records or business operations require urgent protection while a winding-up application is pending. This article examines the legal test under section
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