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ClinchLongLethbarrow (CLL) are proud to announce that we recently acquired David Begg & Associates. This firm was originally set up by its founder David Begg in July 1999. Immediately additional staff were introduced to the firm as it became more and more successful. As time evolved, the firm created a successful model of senior (part

A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) is a written agreement between a couple (whether together or separated) which complies with the Family Law Act 1975. The main effect of a BFA is to prevent either party making an application to the Family Court for the division of property. A BFA is tailor made to your circumstances

With Christmas fast approaching, it is important that arrangements are in place for parents and significant others to spend time with their children. The cut-off time for filing an application in the Family Court for orders for Christmas holiday time is 4.00pm, Friday 9 November 2012. It is crucial that if there is no agreement

Another good example of why you should get legal advice before you grant any right of occupation in respect of your premises… In a very recent case, a short term licence agreement between the North Bondi RSL Club and a bistro operator was held to constitute a retail lease for the purposes of the Retail

Business be warned:  Advertising materials must comply with the Australian Consumer Law… Home building company Metricon Homes has been ordered to pay $800,000 in penalties plus costs to the ACCC for making a number of false or misleading representations in its advertising and promotional materials, which were distributed in newspapers, and in Metricon’s display centres.

Many of us wish to assist our children in the purchase of their first home, or an investment property.  Some of us are able to contribute all or part of the deposit, and others are able to contribute substantially more. The question often arises as to what form this assistance should take, and particularly whether

It is important to communicate effectively with your partner after separation as the way you communicate can affect the final outcome both in respect of your children and division of your assets and finances. Communicating during separation poses challenges to both parties, but effective communication is possible if both parties work toward a common goal.

There have always been good reasons for business owners, together with all investors and retirees with a solid asset base, to consider utilising testamentary discretionary trusts in their wills. With personal tax-free thresholds up substantially to $18,200 per annum, from 1 July 2012, there is now more reason than ever to consider this. These trusts