Palange v Kalhoun: What this Case Means for Disagreeing Parents?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers30 March 202231 July 2025Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS Under the Family Law Act 1975, parents have shared parental responsibility regarding major decisions, including ones that are medical. The… Read More »Palange v Kalhoun: What this Case Means for Disagreeing Parents?
Buying Property WithoutViewing Itby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers28 March 202228 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS What should a purchaser check before buying a property that they have not viewed or inspected physically? Is the area going to be… Read More »Buying Property WithoutViewing It
Could Olivia from MAFS Face Criminal Charges for the Nude Photo Scandal Playing Out on National TV?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers23 March 202228 July 2025Co-authored by: Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS It is a criminal offence to share intimate images of a person without their consent. You may be found… Read More »Could Olivia from MAFS Face Criminal Charges for the Nude Photo Scandal Playing Out on National TV?
Flood Disaster Small Business Grantby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers22 March 202228 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Following the recent storms and floods throughout February and March 2022 small businesses and not-for-profit organisations in NSW may be eligible for a… Read More »Flood Disaster Small Business Grant
Purchasing property in South Australia; What you need to know!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers18 March 20225 June 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS What to expect when purchasing in South Australia What are finance conditions? Why is Insurance relevant to my purchase? Is there a cooling… Read More »Purchasing property in South Australia; What you need to know!
Agent exchange v Solicitor exchange – What’s the difference?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers16 March 202217 November 2022Exchange of Contracts may take place with the Agent or with the Legal Representatives of the vendor and purchaser. Here is an explanation of the… Read More »Agent exchange v Solicitor exchange – What’s the difference?
Does my Employer need to pay my Superannuation whilst on Workers Compensation?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers14 March 202228 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS The Superannuation Guarantee enforces employers to make payments to their employee’s Superannuation funds. Superannuation is permitted to be paid as stated under various… Read More »Does my Employer need to pay my Superannuation whilst on Workers Compensation?
Parenting matters: Do I have any Legal Rights to See My Grandchildren?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers11 March 202214 April 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS It is possible for the parents of the child, the child itself, grandparents or “any other person concerned with the care, welfare or… Read More »Parenting matters: Do I have any Legal Rights to See My Grandchildren?
Marketing a Property and Contracts for Saleby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers9 March 202217 November 2022Does an Agent need a Contract for Sale to market a property? For all residential property – the short answer is YES. A residential property… Read More »Marketing a Property and Contracts for Sale
Workers Compensation: Your Guide to Weekly Paymentsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers2 March 202231 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Suffering a workplace injury can be a stressful and difficult experience. It is important to know your rights and entitlements for peace of… Read More »Workers Compensation: Your Guide to Weekly Payments
Pest, Building, Finance? The Conditions of Sale for your Queensland Contract you need to Know as a Purchaser!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers24 February 20225 April 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS What is a finance condition? What is a Pest & Building Date? How long should I request from the agent for these dates?… Read More »Pest, Building, Finance? The Conditions of Sale for your Queensland Contract you need to Know as a Purchaser!
Am I a Contractor or an Employee?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers22 February 202217 November 2022KEY TAKE-OUTS Two landmark High Court decisions recently handed down have altered, and now confirmed, the approach to be taken when assessing whether a worker… Read More »Am I a Contractor or an Employee?
The COVID-19 Vaccine: What to do if both parents don’t agree on vaccinating their child?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers17 February 202228 July 2025Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS The COVID-19 vaccine is declared suitable and safe for children to receive. If there is a disagreement between parents and/or… Read More »The COVID-19 Vaccine: What to do if both parents don’t agree on vaccinating their child?
What is PEXA? Can I Act for Myself, or do I have to Use a Conveyancer/Lawyer?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers16 February 20225 June 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS What is PEXA? What are Client Authorisations and Verification of identity? Benefits of PEXA and E-Conveyancing Can you act for yourself in a… Read More »What is PEXA? Can I Act for Myself, or do I have to Use a Conveyancer/Lawyer?
Aboriginal Flag Flies Freely After $20 Million Deal with Federal Governmentby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers14 February 202228 July 2025KEY TAKE -OUTS Artist Harold Thomas created the design in 1971 and acquired intellectual property rights in the flag. This meant that the use of… Read More »Aboriginal Flag Flies Freely After $20 Million Deal with Federal Government
The Importance of a Binding Death Benefit Nominationby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers11 February 202228 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Having a Binding Death Benefit Nomination form completed is crucial to ensure your chosen beneficiary inherits your superannuation as intended. A former magistrate… Read More »The Importance of a Binding Death Benefit Nomination
Solicitor vs Conveyancer – What is the Real Difference?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers9 February 20225 April 2023KEY TAKE-OUTS What is the difference between a solicitor and a conveyancer? Can a conveyancer help me purchase a property in another state? Looking to… Read More »Solicitor vs Conveyancer – What is the Real Difference?
A New Way to Sign Estate Planning Documentsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers7 February 202217 November 2022KEY TAKE-OUTS During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Electronic Transactions Amendment (Remote Witnessing) Bill 2021 temporarily amended the Electronic Transactions Act 2000 to provide for the… Read More »A New Way to Sign Estate Planning Documents
Deal or No Deal? What Faces Andrew O’Keefe in the Upcoming Weeksby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers4 February 202231 July 2025Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE OUTS Andrew O’Keefe has been refused bail after being charged with further domestic violence charges – two counts of… Read More »Deal or No Deal? What Faces Andrew O’Keefe in the Upcoming Weeks
Noisy Neighbours – What to Consider!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers2 February 202229 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Whilst working from home we are exposed to a whole new variety of disruptions; these include noisy neighbours. But how do you address… Read More »Noisy Neighbours – What to Consider!