The Chief Justice of the Family Court has issued a comprehensive and helpful bulletin on parenting orders and the Coronavirus.

The duration of orders for apprehended domestic violence (ADVOs) provided for in the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 has...

The Federal Government has made temporary changes to insolvency laws under the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020, aimed

With the threat and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus many practitioners will be asked to prepare documents that assist clients to manage their affairs should the need arise. By Lawyers commentary and precedents for Wills, Powers of Attorney and Advance Decisions (Living Wills) are available online to assist practitioners in responding to these requests. Read more...

A full review of the By Lawyers Family provision claims - Acting for the plaintiff guide has been conducted.

A new precedent Deed of Substituted Security has been added to the By Lawyers Mortgages Guide. This precedent can be adapted to suit most circumstances where a lender hasn’t supplied their own. This precedent can be found in folder G. If required - Discharge, assignment and variation.

In line with advice from the Conveyancing Association, By Lawyers have amended our precedent post-completion notices to include a section relating to Land Registry certificates. These edits will allow practitioners to obtain the necessary consents more efficiently and cost-effectively. The notices can be found in the Purchase of Land Guide. In order to access the latest version of these precedents, don’t forget to click or tap update and replace the existing precedent when the document is opened.

Timely compliance with CLE/CPD requirements has suddenly become a challenge for many small law firms. This is a result of the cancellation

New case added to Queensland litigation guides

From 1 March 2020, new clauses for annualised salaries commence in 21 modern awards. These have broad coverage, including for white-collar

'Priority property pools', where the matrimonial assets are valued at less than $500,000 are the subject of new arrangements in the Federal

From 1 March 2020, a sunset clause in a residential off the plan contract must include the statement set out in s 10F (1) of the Sale of ...

Changes to guardianship legislation in Victoria commence on 1 March 2020.

Out of time claims under the Workers Compensation Act 1987 were considered in the recent Supreme Court decision of Hole v Gregory Ronald ...

New precedent 'To do' lists have been added to the By Lawyers Family Provision Claims guides