In this podcast, Criminal Lawyer, Daniel Hannay discusses what is grievous body harm and what are the penalties that apply if found guilty of such an offence. TRANSCRIPT Dan If you’ve been charged with Grievous Bodily Harm, sometimes referred to as GBH. It’s likely you have plenty of questions. To answer them, I’m with […]
In this podcast, Accredited Family Law Specialist, Yvonne Cox discusses how assets are divided in a divorce in Australia. TRANSCRIPT Dan You’re listening to a Harris Lieberman podcast, if you separated or are contemplating separation, it may well be likely that you’ve heard from someone that when it comes to a property settlement, invariably there […]
In this podcast, Strata Lawyer David Sachs discusses all you need to know about a Notice to Comply in the context of strata matters. TRANSCRIPT Dan When disputes arise in a strata scheme, namely a breach of a bylaw by a resident. How can owners corporations enforce the bylaw? Well, to find out, I’m […]
In this video, Lawyer, Dakota DeSantis discusses what you need to know about applying for a divorce. TRANSCRIPT Hi, my name is Dakota and I’m a Solicitor here in the Family Law Department and OMB Solicitors, I just wanted to have a quick chat with you today just in relation to how you would […]
Imagine a world where everyone could simply agree to disagree. Picture a world where people could resolve disagreements, arguments, or disputes without all the dramas. How different it would be. Among other things, there would probably be no need for lawyers, judges or courts. Accordingly, there would be little need for litigation, arbitration, or even […]
In this podcast, Dan Toombs talks with Beilby Poulden Costello Partner and Accredited Personal Injury Law Specialist, Mark Nelson on what you need to know about bringing a superannuation claim in New South Wales. TRANSCRIPT Mark, is there such a thing as a superannuation claim? Thanks, and there certainly is. The key for most […]
It’s a pretty safe bet that when most of us go to the doctor or hospital, we do so expecting to get better. Unfortunately, we don’t always get what we want. Sometimes there is no cure for what ails us. Sometimes something goes wrong. It can happen during diagnosis, treatment or surgery. Because the results […]
These are tough times. There is no doubt about it. Sadly some businesses may not survive them. This is especially true of businesses that were experiencing financial difficulties prior to the coronavirus pandemic. So what happens if your employer closed? How do you get your entitlements? Keep reading to find out. Business liquidation In many […]
When it comes to real estate transactions in New South Wales, a deal is a deal and time is money. That is why contracts usually include stipulations pertaining to a Notice to Complete. But what does that mean? Keep reading to find out. The basics As a rule, parties engaged in the purchase or sale […]
There’s not much to be said for making assumptions. It seldom works out well. You may find this true if you act on a common misconception. This is the misconception that you do not have to pay transfer duty (formerly known as stamp duty)on family transfers. Read on to learn more. How does the tax […]
Choosing an Executor is one of the most important things you need to do in constructing your Will. In this podcast, Dan Toombs talks with Brad Beasley, Partner at South Geldard Lawyers about how to choose an executor. TRANSCRIPT One of the most important decisions you can make in the context of estate planning […]
In this video, Simon Bennett, Partner & Accredited Property Law Specialist discusses the many things that you need to know when buying a duplex in Queensland. TRANSCRIPT I’m Simon Bennett from OMB Solicitors Accredited Property Law Specialist. Today, I wanted to have a chat to you about buying a duplex. A transaction, which seems […]
In this podcast, Dan Toombs talks with Estate Litigation Lawyer, Ann Eagle everything you need to know if you want to challenge a Will in Victoria. TRANSCRIPT The general rule when making a will is that the testator, that is the person in the will has the right to give his or her property […]
In this podcast, Dan Toombs discusses the very topical issue relating to the blurred lines between employees or contractors with Employment Lawyer, David Koschitzke of Harris Lieberman.
In this podcast, Dan Toombs talks with Strata Lawyer, David Sachs about new developments in strata law in New South Wales. TRANSCRIPT In New South Wales, like other states of Australia, strata laws are constantly changing. In recent times, there’s been a few important decisions. And to learn a little bit more about the […]
The ongoing saga of litigation concerning the famed artist, the late John Olsen has taken another new turn this week with the artist launching another legal action to have his estranged stepdaughter to give him (his estate) the money from the sale of Southern Highlands estate reportedly worth over two million dollars. Where Did this […]
In a perfect world, there would be no separation or divorce. As we all know, however, the world is far from perfect. So sadly, divorce is the reality for thousands of Australians. In fact, more than 49,000 Australians got divorced in 2018. For those faced with this reality, the emotions involved can — and often […]
Here’s the thing about splitting up. Even if the reason for your separation was fairly straight forward and you are on decent terms, you may find life is complicated. In most cases this is because you must still make certain decisions about children and the division of property. You may also need to find a […]
Do you know where your spouse or parent made a Will? If so, do you know where they keep it? Do they keep it in a home safe, or in another location in the house? Perhaps they stashed it somewhere else for “safekeeping.” Have you asked him or her about it? It may not seem […]