Understanding Binding Financial Agreements – Australia’s Family Law

Binding Financial Agreements, often colloquially known as BFAs are agreements made by couples about the financial arrangements should their relationship break down. Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), BFAs provide a way for parties to agree on how their property and financial resources should be distributed upon the breakdown of their marriage or de […]

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Coronavirus Covid-19 Law

The pandemic reached Australia will have far reaching social and commercial side-effects that will present new legal issues. We have some experts recommending that the legal fallout from the government restrictions on commerce and businesses will last for years to come. The ‘Coronavirus Covid-19 Law’ that will evolve, we now predict, will become a fast […]

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Setting Aside Statutory Demands

If you receive a statutory demand [usually in the mail from a creditor], it is important that you contact a lawyer for advice quickly as there is a time-limit for denying the validity [called ‘setting aside’] that statutory demand. What is a Statutory Demand? A statutory demand is a letter with accompanying supporting documents that is sent […]

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Cogent Legal New Location

We are leaving the offices on Bay Road for a new Commercial Premise on Reserve Road Cheltenham: Office#15 – 328 Reserve Road, Cheltenham VIC 3192 This new 2 storey office will accommodate our fast growth this year and provide more space to meet with our clients. We will look forward to meeting with you in […]

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