Have you been divorced from a former spouse? Were you previously in a de facto relationship that ended? If your answer to either of those questions is ‘yes’, and you never formalised your property settlement with the ex, you might have cause for concern.
During school holiday periods, children frequently have the experience of spending considerably more time than usual with the parent with whom they do not usually live.
Contemplating holiday travel with the kids? Do you have court orders about parenting? Are you paying child support?
Contemplating holiday travel with the kids? Do you have court orders about parenting? Are you paying child support?
The New South Wales Supreme Court has ordered an accountant to pay $117,995 in damages after he used his former employer’s confidential information to poach at least 776 clients.
The business judgment rule is a defence to breach of the statutory duty of care and diligence in section 180 of the Corporations Act. The Australian form of the rule is found in section 180(2) Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and was derived from a common law doctrine of the United States.
Separating from a long-term spouse or de facto partner is considered to be one of the most traumatic events a person can experience. The circumstances giving rise to the separation, which typically include infidelity, physical or emotional abuse, or the partners simply growing apart, can have a profound effect on the reactions of both partners.
It is common for separated parties to be anxious about their property settlement and the assets they are likely to retain when the separation-dust settles.
On 13 October 2011, amendments were introduced to make directors personally liable for unpaid superannuation contributions where the company does not comply with its superannuation guarantee obligations.
A recent ruling in New Zealand has cast doubt on the extent to which directors can rely on their Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) liability insurance cover to help fund defence costs. The decision is relevant to all directors of companies who have a single policy covering both defence costs and claims for damages.
A recent ruling in New Zealand has cast doubt on the extent to which directors can rely on their Directors’ and Officers’ (D&O) liability insurance cover to help fund defence costs. The decision is relevant to all directors of companies who have a single policy covering both defence costs and claims for damages.
The case of Sullivan & Sullivan [2011] FamCA 752 highlights some of the perils parties may encounter when entering into a Binding Financial Agreement in respect of property settlement matters.