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In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Property Law Specialist Simon Bennett shares the firm’s values and its commitment to culture and employee experience. The post Our Values at OMB appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/our-values-at-omb/

In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Property Law Specialist Simon Bennett talks about the pitfalls to be aware of when buying a granny flat. The post Thinking About a Granny Flat? appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/thinking-about-a-granny-flat/

In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner Tom Robinson talks about the differences between dividing fences, retaining walls and revetment walls. The post The Difference Between Dividing Fences, Retaining Walls & Revetment Walls appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/the-difference-between-dividing-fences-retaining-walls-revetment-walls/

In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law Abbi Golightly walks us through the process of applying for a divorce in Australia. The post Applying for a Divorce appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/applying-for-a-divorce/

In this video, OMB Solicitor Liam Boudin talks about the general responsibility of maintaining balconies and balustrades in community living. The post The General Responsibilities and Differences Between Maintaining Balconies and Balustrades in Bodies Corporate appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/the-general-responsibilities-and-differences-between-maintaining-balconies-and-balustrades-in-bodies-corporate/

In this video, OMB Solicitor Calum Ball gives an overview of the process of purchasing or selling a manufactured home. The post Buying or Selling a Manufactured Home? appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/buying-or-selling-a-manufactured-home/

In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner Juliette Nairn shares a story about a recent case in Western Australia concerning the state’s body corporate and strata law. The post Nuisance Lot Owners – a Recent Case Study Review appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/nuisance-lot-owners-a-recent-case-study-review/

In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner Richard Dawson shares his experience dealing with contested estate matters in family settings. The post Contesting an Estate? Time Limits You Must Know appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/contesting-an-estate-time-limits-you-must-know/

In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Specialist in Family Law Abbi Golightly discusses pets in family law, particularly what might happen after separation. The post Pets and Family Law appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/pets-and-family-law/

In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner Juliette Nairn shares a story about a recent case in Western Australia concerning the state’s body corporate and strata law. The post The Recent WA Case Regarding a Nuisance Lot Owner appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/the-recent-wa-case-regarding-a-nuisance-lot-owner/

In this video, OMB Solicitors Partner and Accredited Property Law Specialist Simon Bennett talks about the complex nature of buying and selling businesses. The post What You Need to Know about Buying & Selling a Business appeared first on OMB Solicitors . source https://www.omb.com.au/what-you-need-to-know-about-buying-selling-a-business/

Being involved in a Family Law dispute is stressful, emotionally taxing, and expensive. At all times, it is important that you follow the advice of your legal representative, who is best placed to guide you strategically through the minefield of a Family Law matter. We are often asked, what can I do to make this easier? And often the answer to this is to advise you what NOT to do. Here are some top tips on what mistakes in Family Law are. Involving your children in your matter It is unfortunately common for parents to involve their children in a matter unnecessarily. This is a massive mistake. It does not help your child’s emotional development and can in fact be completely disastrous for their long-term emotional health and relationship with you and their other parent. Undoubtedly it will affect the Judge’s view of you and does not promote your parenting skills. Involving a child in the dispute, by speaking badly about the other parent or the other parent’s family to the child or...

Yes — Bank Statements (not just balances) are required (and more!) “Please send me your bank statements, tax returns, pay slips, superannuation statements ……” This is one of the most common, but arguably important emails you will get from your Family Lawyer during the conduct of your property settlement matter. Undoubtedly, financial disclosure is tedious, time-consuming and often feels like an invasion of your privacy. However, it is, undoubtedly, the most important aspect of ensuring your property settlement matter has the best chance of prompt resolution in a way that is safe from challenge down the track. Financial disclosure is where you provide all information relevant to an issue in your case. The duty you owe to disclose is owed both to the Court and to the other party. The duty begins before Court proceedings are filed and continues until such time as the matter is finalised. The requirement is to provide all documents that you have in your possession (i.e., physical docume...

Recently, Olivia Wilde was in a midst of a press conference when suddenly, on stage, someone appeared with an envelope. They approached her and handed her documents. And with an instant, that person highlighted exactly the wrong way to go about serving your former partner with notice of upcoming Court proceedings. Now whether Jason Sudeikis knew that this was about to occur or not is the subject of much internet debate, however, what is clear, is that Olivia was properly served. When you commence proceedings in Family Law matters , it is necessary to ensure that the other party is aware of the requirement to appear in Court on the listed return date. The process of ensuring they are aware is called “serving” them with the documents. In accordance with the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Rules 2021, in the case of an Initiating Application, service is required to be “personal”. This means the documents must physically be handed to the named Respondent. Personal service o...

When driving up and down the Gold Coast Highway, you would be remiss to overlook the many towering high-rise buildings that sprawl the coastline. What may be less discernible, however, is the balconies that extend from these buildings – and which provide a vantage point for owners and occupiers to marvel at the seashore. However, the responsibility for maintaining balconies and the balustrades that enclose a balcony is a contentious issue in community titles scheme living. The (significant) costs which may be involved in the repair and maintenance of balconies and balustrades only add to the issue. Is a lot owner responsible, at their cost, for undertaking repairs to a balcony, given they enjoy its use? Or is it the body corporate’s responsibility to complete these repairs? Format Plan Maintenance The responsibility for maintaining balconies and balustrades is largely dependent on the type of survey plan with which a body corporate is registered, being either a: building format p...

While Queensland Summers are synonymous with beach cricket and barbeques, the warmer weather also brings with it one of the less attractive features of living in a tropical climate… fires. Before COVID-19 changed the meaning of “hot spots”, the Queensland Government amended the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990 (Qld) by introducing additional obligations on property owners and managers with regard to the installation and maintenance of fire and smoke alarms in domestic dwellings. Dwellings refer to any houses, townhouses and units. What has changed? Currently, fire and smoke alarms in existing dwellings must: be photoelectric (i.e., detect visible particles of fire combustion); not be more than ten (10) years old; operate when tested; be installed on each storey and in every bedroom; and be interconnected with every other smoke alarm in the dwelling. However, from 1 January 2022, these requirements will apply to dwellings being sold, leased or where an existing lease is...