Our team at Smart Legal are often posed with the following two questions. “What is divorce mediation?” and “Do I need a lawyer for divorce mediation?” They sound like simple questions, but the answers entirely depend on your circumstances. In an ideal situation, you and your ex-partner will be on the same page regarding asset…
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At Smart Legal, we often see confusion around the obligations and benefits of buying house and land packages. When buying a house & land package, it’s essential to understand that generally, two contracts are entered into. The first being is the sale of land contract, while the second is your building contract. You may be…
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Most people realise they need a Will, but did you know that an Enduring Power of Attorney is just as important? We often consider what will happen when we die; who will get what or who will take guardianship of small children, however, your will is only enforceable after you pass and only then will…
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Nick names! Married or maiden names! Shortened names! Anglicised Names! They can all spell big dollars if you don’t get it right on a contract first time around. At Smart Legal we have come across buyers & sellers’ names that are incorrect, we have also seen names that are completely different from their actual IDs…
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When I said “I do” I meant it. And I thought he did too. In fact, it never entered my mind that anything would ever happen to us. That anything would break us. I was so secure in our relationship, that the idea that we wouldn’t last wasn’t something I thought I would ever have…
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Divorce for any couple, is an incredibly stressful and life changing event. Because of this, the strain and heart break can leave you psychologically and physically vulnerable. Whether the relationship was no longer a happy one or not, a separation or divorce can be one of the most painful experiences one goes through. It not…
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Commercial Leases and Covid-19 Your commercial premise is one of the most important business assets you may hold and Covid 19 has really put a spin on things with unprecedented amendments to the legislation being made to further tenants during this time. Many businesses are forced to close due to lockdown restrictions or if not…
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With the COVID-19 crisis, we have been hit hard facing the uncertainty of what our world will look like when this is all over. Planning for the unexpected is something many of us avoid, but with so much time on our hands pondering the “what ifs”, there really is no better time to consider what…
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Executing a Will during Covid 19 In Queensland, a will is not valid unless it is signed by the will maker ‘in the presence of’ at least 2 witnesses ‘present at the same time’. During this pandemic and times of uncertainty is more vital than ever to think about who you are leaving behind in the…
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