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April 2, 2014 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Swimming Pools Amendment Act 2012 (NSW)

Since 20 April 2013, pool owners must register their pools using the online registry set up by the NSW State Government. The Swimming Pools Act 1992 defines pools that must be registered, which includes a spa pool. From 29 April... [Read More...]

March 28, 2014 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

SMSF’s – Acquiring Assets from a Related Party

  Who is a related party? The definition of a “Related Party” under s.10 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (“SISA”) is very broad and includes: Members of the Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (“SMSF”); Relatives of members of the SMSF; Any business associates of... [Read More...]

March 21, 2014 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Binding Financial Agreements Between Married Couples and De Facto Couples

Nowadays many married couples and De facto couples (including same sex couples) wish to organise their own financial affairs with respect to property division and spousal maintenance in the event of separation without resorting to contested litigation which could end... [Read More...]

March 19, 2014 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Is Your ‘Binding’ Financial Agreement (Pre Nup) Legally Binding?

Many Couples enter into Financial Agreements during a relationship. Such Agreements can be entered into before, during and after the marriage as well as at any stage of a De facto relationship. The Law Council has released a statement advising... [Read More...]

March 14, 2014 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Unenforceable Contracts – Common Pitfalls

If you own your own business, contracts are a major part of what your business does day to day, whether it be for the lease of your premises, hiring of your employees, purchasing stationery for your business or supplying goods... [Read More...]