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Managers need to be able to direct and supervise their staff. Inevitably, a question then arises as to what constitutes reasonable directives and action from managers.

When a couple separates, dividing property can be complicated—especially when family members have helped along the way. Whether it was a parent contributing to the deposit or a sibling helping with the mortgage, it’s not always clear how these contributions should be treated.

When a relationship breaks down, the financial aftermath can be just as complex as the emotional one. For those who have experienced family violence, the impact can be long-lasting — particularly when it comes to dividing property.

Big changes are coming to Victoria’s domestic building industry. The state government is laying the groundwork for a stronger, more efficient regulator that prioritises homeowners, streamlines processes and ensures better oversight.

Although 2024 might seem like a while ago now, there are a few things employers must remember when employing casuals.

For families of children with a disability, a significant concern is making sure that child will be looked after long into the future. This means making plans to safeguard the child’s financial and health care needs. For many families, establishing a Special Disability Trust may be an effective way of doing this.

Aitken Partners is delighted to welcome two highly experienced Principal Lawyers, Leisa and Alister Bayston, to our Commercial and Property team.

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Sean Richards to Associate, effective 1 December 2024.

A key issue that a former couple must determine following separation is the division of their assets and liabilities in law. This process is called a ‘property settlement’. If your marriage or de facto relationship has broken down, it is vital that you are aware of your entitlements to achieve a fair property settlement.

When considering a divorce, or when in the process of a divorce, couples may wonder what they and their partner will be entitled to in the final split of assets. Unfortunately, there’s no cut and dried answer as to what a partner will be entitled to in a divorce settlement, as each individual divorce is unique, and the personal and financial circumstances of each couple will differ. However, in this article, we’ll look at the factors involved in determining a split of assets after a divorce.

In Greatcell Solar Ltd (in liquidation) [2024] FCA 1121 (Greatcell), joint and several liquidators for Greatcell Solar Limited (in liquidation) and Greatcell Solar Australia Pty Ltd (in liquidation) sought the Court’s approval pursuant to section 477(2B) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) to enter into funding and costs agreements for the purpose of pursuing litigation. The liquidators had already entered into the agreements before applying to the Court for approval.

If you're navigating a family law matter, you’re likely to hear the term “full and frank disclosure”. You may be wondering, what does it mean, and why do I have to do it?

On 3 December 2024 the State Revenue Office announced a number of changes to Victoria’s taxation laws to come into effect from now until 1 July 2025. This article provides a summary of those amendments relating to land tax and stamp duty.

Key Reforms: The key reforms of the Bill are set out below.

In a recent decision of Owners Corporation v Buckley, Magistrate T Greenway clarified the appropriate jurisdiction for recovery of monies owed to an Owners Corporation, including fees, levies and costs and determined that that the Magistrates’ Court is not the correct forum, rather, the jurisdiction lies solely with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

Yearly Budget? Delegated Authority? Zoning? We have compiled an essential guide of Owners Corporations terms. Here, you will find definitions and explanations for many commonly used terms for each letter of the alphabet you are likely to encounter as an Owners Corporation manager or lot owner.

Recently, the Supreme Court clarified when a default notice will be binding under an agreement. Whilst the Court ultimately found in favour of the Plaintiff, the Court stressed the need for the parties to strictly adhere to the terms of the agreement. Further, the Court emphasised that terms are to be interpreted by reference to the agreement as a whole and to the ordinary meaning of its terms.