What a Will Kit doesn’t do

There are various ‘Will Kits’ available on-line – most are cheap or ‘free’ and all you need to do is download them and fill in the blanks. Many websites boast that you can prepare your Will ‘without spending hundreds of dollars on legal fees’. Simple, right? Not...

Options to renew in commercial leases – don’t get caught out!

An option clause is a term in a commercial lease that allows a tenant to renew their lease at the end of the original lease period if they meet certain conditions. Landlords are not obliged to offer a renewal option. However, it is often in the interests of both...

Common Family Law Fallacies

If you are in the unfortunate situation of going through a break-up you have probably heard all sorts of ‘advice’ from well-meaning friends and family. Family and friends are a great source of emotional and practical support when you have separated, however good legal...