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Somerville Legal is proud to announce that one of its solicitors has been granted Specialist Accreditation in Wills & Estates law.
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The NSW government's changes to steps required of parties before going to court have been postponed.
A recent Federal Court case has held that employment contracts are not "workplace rights".
Later in 2011, the steps to be taken prior to commencing litigation will change drastically.
Somerville Legal is proud to announce that its founding partner, Tim Somerville, has been selected as the expert author for a new service from LexisNexis, one of the world's leading legal information services.
A recent case has shown that unpaid strata levies can be used to make a person bankrupt. This article discusses the case and shows how an Owners Corporation can use it to have an owner pay outstanding levies.
Where there has been a separation and children are involved, child support is an important consideration - and is entirely separate from the concept of property settlement.
A change to the law relating to strata management means it is now much easier - and much faster - for Owners Corporations to recover unpaid levies.
If you are buying or selling property, you need to be aware of recent changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation.
Find out whether a Pre-nuptial Agreement or Binding Financial Agreement would benefit you.
The increase in the jurisdiction of the Local Court of NSW to $100,000 is a big win for creditors.
A relationship breakdown is no less stressful for de facto couples than married couples. It is important to know how to go about obtaining a property settlement.
If you are in the process of separating or divorcing, it is important to know how parenting arrangements are determined.
Many small companies are funded from money invested by the directors, or by directors leaving their salaries or other payments in the company. T...
If you separate, you can save many thousands of dollars in legal costs by reaching agreement directly with your ex-spouse. With the right legal ...
Having a will which includes properly drafted testamentary trusts can protect your children's inheritance from divorce and other dangers.
If you're considering a gift to your child to buy a property, there are ways to ensure the property is protected.
Accountants and other professionals commonly receive subpoenas to produce their clients’ documents. Many subpoenas require you to spend ho...
Properly drafted Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Enduring Guardian are just as important as a valid will.
The ATO has released a ruling setting out how you can appoint someone else to be trustee (or director of the trustee) of your self managed super fund without them being a member.Find out how.
A debt collecting system that is fast, cheap and effective can be extremely useful for a business to control its debtors.
Based in North Sydney, Somerville Legal combines the expertise and experience of a large firm with the dedication and personal attention of a boutique firm. At Somerville Legal, we pride ourselves on obtaining the best results for clients, whether businesses, families or individuals.
With accredited specialists in Business Law, Family Law and Wills & Estates, as well as experienced litigation & commercial law practitioners and notaries, Somerville Legal’s team of knowledgeable and dedicated lawyers is ready to assist you with all of your legal needs.
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