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Stefanovic Settlement
www.news.com.au is today reporting that The Today Show host Karl Stefanovic has finalised his “divorce” with his ...
Renunciation of Executorship – is it possible?
If you have been named as the executor of an estate in a will, and you don’t wish to take on that role upon the ...
But they are old enough to decide where they want to live aren’t they?
This would have to be one of the most common questions asked in parenting proceedings, particularly with older ...
Marino Law Strengthens Litigation Offering
Marino Law has strengthened its litigation offering with the appointment of Mark Steele as Senior ...
Lenders take care when registering security interests with trading trusts
We recently provided advice in a matter where a number of lenders and financiers had registered security interests ...
Parenting Proceedings – A “Do Not Do” List
Unfortunately when parents separate, it is sometimes the case that they cannot agree on what living arrangements ...
Time for Queensland’s Department of Child Safety to step up says Family Court Judge Catherine Carew
The Courier Mail recently reported on a decision of Her Honour Justice Catherine Carew wherein she lambasted the ...
Publication Order Highlights Father’s Plight to Find Missing Children
www.mamamia.com.au today reports on the plight of Harry Speath of Brisbane who has not seen his two young children ...
Inheritances – In or Out?
The issue of a prospective inheritance or an actual inheritance often comes up in discussions with clients ...
Happy Holidays from the team at Marino Law
The festive season is upon us and as 2016 comes to a close Marino Law would like to thank our clients for their ...
The Importance of obtaining proper legal advice on a Binding Financial Agreement
“I just need someone to witness this document….”, “We are all agreed and amicable, I don’t need proper advice I ...
Who Gets the Ring Back?
Today www.news.com.au reports on a New York couple arguing over the return of an engagement ring after the demise ...
Featured in the Gold Coast Bulletin business section 14 November 2016, p19
Confusion in the Brangelina parenting dispute
Whilst the vast majority of parenting disputes (at least in Australia) are not the subject of public scrutiny nor ...
Pre-Nups – not just for the rich and famous
Whilst we all knew that a “Pre-Nup” or Binding Financial Agreement between Mariah Carey and James Packer was ...
When Plans Change
www.news.com.au reports today on the Australian Story program airing tonight featuring Gold Coaster Sally Faulkner ...
Celebrities Separating With Style
Another week, another celebrity break up. This time it is Australia’s own Naomi Watts and Hollywood heavy ...
A Mother’s Love Makes Parenthood Dream a Reality
www.mamamia.com.au recently reported a heart-warming story of a Wollongong couple whose parenthood dreams are ...
How are assets acquired post separation considered in Australian Family Law courts
www.news.com.au reports today that Brad Pitt intends to proceed with a multi-million dollar investment ...
Family Court rules against chemotherapy for terminally ill child
Today the Family Court of Western Australia has followed the wishes of a terminally ill child’s parents in ...
How will our family business be taken into account in property settlement?
An interest in a business, owned by either party to a relationship personally or through any form of corporate ...
Marino Law Promotes Promising Talent
Gold Coast based law firm Marino Law has announced it has promoted property and commercial expert Andrew Taylor to ...
ATO Clearance Certificates for Property Disposals
Overview
The Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2015 Measures No.6) Act 2016 (Cth) came into effect on 1 July ...
Is your swimming pool compliant with current Queensland Laws?
On 1 December 2010, the Queensland Government undertook a complete overhaul of the laws for swimming pool safety ...
