Although acquiring digital currency is increasingly common in this day and age, it is also an area which, due to its relatively recent surge in popularity, is often overlooked when people are having a new Will drafted. Cryptocurrency or digital currency (such as Bitcoins) is big business, with a very large (and unquantifiable) number of...
With the year drawing to a close, it is the perfect time for an assessment of our life, health and career choices. It is unsurprising then that we often see a significant increase in the number of new companies and business endeavours which are launched at the start of a new year. At Affinity Lawyers,...
Most people would concur that it is a common occurrence or perception that people will have, at least some, incorrect facts, inconsistencies, exaggerations or untruths in amongst the true working and education history detailed in their resumes. These types of ‘white lies’, or inconsistencies, are often brushed off as acceptable, and rarely are the...
If your marriage occurred overseas, you can still apply for divorce in Australia if either you or your spouse: regard Australia as your home and are an Australian citizen or resident; or are an Australia citizen by birth; or are an Australia citizen by grant of an Australian citizenship; or ordinarily live in Australia and...
A Testamentary Trust is a trust created under a Will that comes into effect following the death of the testator. A Testamentary Trust may offer a higher degree of protection for your beneficiaries over your assets and superannuation against claims being made by estranged spouses/relatives and creditors than a usual Will. The drafting of a...
If you are selling your business or are in the process of same, there are many things to consider to ensure that the transaction is smooth and hassle-free. Obtaining professional legal advice in relation to the sale is crucial to maximise the prospects of a worry free transaction. It may be beneficial to obtain legal...
If you are running a business, chances are you are doing so from leased commercial premises, or if you are in the process of establishing a business, then you may be seeking to lease commercial premises upon commencement of your business. Commercial property generally includes offices, workshops, warehouses, industrial units, retail shops, storage premises and...
Franchising is essentially the relationship between two parties/business entities where one party is owner of a business who supplies goods and services, and grants a right for the other party to market and distribute the business’s product in the marketplace. The legal framework concerning franchises and franchising is highly complex, and our experienced and professional...
If you are looking at purchasing a business or are in the process of same, there are a few things you should consider: are there any specific terms that you wish to include in the Contract/offer, or are there terms already in the Contract/Offer which you need clarification on before signing; what is the most...
We have previously written about the numerous changes to the Additional Foreign Acquirers Duty for property purchases in Australia by foreigners, and several of the major changes stemming from the 2017 budget have come into effect on 1 July 2018. As a result of the mid-year fiscal economic review, it is expected that the foreign...
