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We are looking for a senior conveyancing paralegal to
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are hiring!
We are looking for a senior conveyancing paralegal to
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to announce Shelley Johnson has joined our Family and
Case Example: 171252. Represented by Quinn & Scattini Lawyers’ Candice Heisler, expert compensation claims lawyer.
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In 2012, the Queensland Government ceased operation of the Queensland Drug Court, a specialist jurisdiction
You and your partner have recently decided to go your separate ways. Your partner has
A verbal gift made by a person in anticipation of death is known as a
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Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Jaci Soles to the team.
Jaci joins
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When you hear about making a will you might be guilty of leaving it to
Equal shareholders face similar difficulties to partners in a failing marriage when the corporate relationship
The Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (“RSLA”) imposes strict disclosure processes and obligations
Queensland legislation currently provides for two types of drug driving:
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to welcome Kirstyn Nicholson to the team.
Kirstyn is
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to introduce Mandy Kennedy, senior conveyancing paralegal.
Mandy has
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to announce senior associate, Scott Casey, has joined the
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Jaimee-Lee Jessop to the team. Jaimee-Lee joins
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Stephanie Clutterbuck to the team. Stephanie joins
Employers have a stringent duty of care to provide a safe place and a safe
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Hayley Atkins to the team as junior
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to announce the promotion of expert Family Lawyer Taryn
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to welcome Kaitlyn Kennedy.
Kaitlyn joins the team as
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to welcome Jane Fox to the team.
Jane has
Injuries are unfortunately a regular occurrence in our busy lifestyle.
Motor vehicle incidents and workplace
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The process of administering someone’s estate after they die can be a complex undertaking. However,
The Youth Justice and other legislation (Inclusion of 17-year-old Persons) Amendment Act 2016 (Qld) (‘
Ever wondered at what point your relationship might transition from long term dating to a
A new system for withholding GST in property transactions will commence from 1 July 2018.
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Amanda Kennewell to the team.
Amanda is
It is not uncommon common with some purchasers (particularly high wealth individuals) to assume that
Setting up a franchise is a serious investment for any business owner. But what are
With many of us spending more time on the road over recent weeks due to
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to welcome Peter Wrigley to the team. Peter is
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Amy Hoving to the team as Junior
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers’ Wills & Estates Team regularly represent clients who want to contest
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Edlyn (EJ) Moore to the Q&S team.
Often requests are received to prepare a will while the client is suffering from some
“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.
In 2016, the Government introduced the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Scheme (“the FRCGW
As a family lawyer, people often ask me whether “pre-nuptial agreements” or “binding financial agreements”
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A common question clients ask the first time they speak to a criminal lawyer is
Surveillance is commonly utilised by defendants in personal injury matters as a way to weaken
Buying or selling a business and thinking you can save money by making the sale
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are excited to welcome Cody Niezgoda, our new Business & Property
It’s no secret that domestic violence has been a prominent topic in recent years. Likewise,
Tradition has it that the New Year is an opportunity to begin again and to
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We regularly receive inquiries from individuals looking to go down the path of surrogacy.
The
Superannuation is a major part of Australia’s retirement income system. With the progressive tightening of
Changes under the personal property securities regime that came into effect on 20 May 2017
We come across the ® and “TM” symbol behind brand names almost every day and
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are delighted to welcome Jessica Tree, our new Family Lawyer and
The National Injury Insurance Scheme (“NIIS”) is a no-fault scheme
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (“NDIS”) is the new way
International travel with children is a fairly straight forward thing to do these days, however
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are pleased to announce the promotion of Kathy Fairweather to Senior
So, your child has now reached 18 years of age and there’s no more support
Separation is always a difficult time.
It is compounded when one parent unilaterally decides to
At Quinn & Scattini Lawyers, we have seen many unique and interesting situations take place
A failure to respond to a statutory demand can have very serious consequences for a
There has recently been a review of the Queensland parole legislation.
Specifically, the Corrective Services
In an age where many single career focused individuals are opting to become parents at
Everybody has heard of a will. A lot of people would have had to deal
“Young people need something stable to hang on to – a culture connection, a sense
Stamp duty (or transfer duty) is a tax payable to the Office of State
The Family Law Act 1975 (“the Act“) and case law sets out the
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The case of Kelly & Landridge [2013] FCCA 1737 provides an outline of the considerations
Online bullying has gone viral and many experience defamation, but few know their legal position
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are pleased to welcome back Taryn Hokin.
Having worked tirelessly since
A topic that always comes up in the press – since the rise of
The law imposes a duty on medical practitioners to exercise reasonable care and skill in
All solicitors in Queensland are required by law to:
The common law has long recognised that an occupier of premises
There may be a number of reasons why a seller is asked by a buyer
On a beautiful day, Mr Packer, a 35 year old family man and his young
If you believe that you have received incorrect or inadequate medical treatment in Queensland, then
This is both a cautionary tale for anyone who is contemplating acting as guarantor of
If you have recently separated from your partner, you may be entitled to spousal maintenance.
Often we see buyers enter into contracts to purchase property and later discover the lack
There has been a long standing problem with the Queensland criminal justice system, and that
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Quinn & Scattini Lawyers today welcomes Ebony Reid to the Team as an Administration Assistant.
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Protecting the goodwill and brand of the business and creating income and profit are the
Formal finalisation can take the format of a Binding Financial Agreement which requires each party
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The issue sometimes arises that a clerical error made in a will has a significant
Allegations from employees that they have been bullied or harassed in the workplace are becoming
The recent decision of the New South Wales Supreme Court in Forge Group Power Pty
As the silly season draws to a close quite a lot of people may be
It’s silly season again and as many of us over-indulge at office parties or family
We are excited to welcome Leewyn today as our Marketing Coordinator. Leewyn has many years
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A clause in a homemade will can appear crystal clear to the person writing the
With the recent surge in apartment building and the increasing the demand for mature-age lifestyle
One of the things we ask clients at the first meeting is whether they have
In recent times the Queensland parliament has taken a strict stance and vowed to crack
The Australian Federal Government has been telling us for a long while now that we
It has been reported that a number of Thermomix owners have suffered burns due to
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers had the opportunity to assist a client with the enforcement of
Retirement villages are a popular choice for many Australians looking to downsize however buying a
The traffic laws recognise that loss of licence can impact on a person’s ability to
When assisting clients who are being sued, we consider and advise on a range of
Changes made by the Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 (Qld) now provide for
I am often faced with questions from parents about the issue of overseas travel for
We often see clients who are frustrated by the way an executor is dealing with
Our client was a frail, 67 year old lady for whom English was her second
A commercial lease is typically entered into by a person or company (the ‘tenant
Personal injury claims require a claimant to submit to various medical examination in order to
Buyers who wish to buy brand new units and townhouses will most likely buy off-the-plan.
Recently, the Queensland Government enacted new legislation resulting in some significant changes to the domestic
Our clients are sometimes faced with the dilemma of what to do when the contract
A common misconception that I see regularly amongst family law clients is that once you
In circumstances where you have been victim to an act of physical, psychological violence, or
A great deal of my work as a criminal defence lawyer is dedicated to representing
The last twenty years has seen a significant increase in the prices and value of
So what happens to superannuation when you die?
Generally speaking, superannuation is an asset that
Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“the Act“), same sex couples and
In the past few months our Criminal Law Team has noticed a significant increase in
One of the most contentious areas of finance law is that of guarantees. This typically
You may think that if a will is lost, that it no longer exists and
In 2014 we reported that proposed amendments to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission Act
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are pleased to announce that our Caboolture Team
One of our staff members saw the following posted in an online forum:
“Wills.
In recent years, Queensland parliament has introduced numerous new mandatory sentencing regimes which effectively limit
So, you have obtained formal Parenting Orders (“Orders“) but you want to make
As of 30 June 2014, the Health Quality
The information contained in the article was written specifically for those retailers, discusses general principles
When a person makes their will it is necessary for them to appoint at least
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers’ Criminal Law Team is currently involved in a high profile case.
You may not have heard of Redkite yet, but after viewing their newly released awareness
On 26 August 2014, the Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 (“the Bill
Loose blinds, curtain cords and chains (particularly those with loops) have been the subject of
Picture this: a man is dying in hospital and suddenly decides to change his will.
A. A good
The world was graced with pictures and film footage of one of Australia’s richest
The Queensland State Parliament is currently in the final stages of bringing about the Queensland
In Queensland the Domestic Violence and Family Protection Act 1989 (Qld) (“the Act“)
The VLAD laws have received considerable attention by the media and have been widely discussed
An increase in the prevalence of alcohol-fuelled violence and ‘glassing’ has prompted authorities to crackdown
Due to the increase in people driving under the influence of alcohol, Queensland Courts are
With the holiday season for most either having ended or about to end, you might
Prior to travelling interstate/overseas over the holiday period many people are deciding to prepare a
A article published by The Courier-Mail writes about a remarkable set of circumstances where the
With the spotlight on intoxication and violence in Queensland nightclubs and bars police are more
An article in The Courier-Mail highlights an increasing trend in estate litigation where alleged lovers
Howard J of the Brisbane Registry of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered the
The Queensland State Government has passed the Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act 2013 (“the
Balancing between freedoms, rights and safety for all people is the dilemma encountered in any
The Federal Circuit Court (“FCC”) deals with a variety of family law issues.
Queensland Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie announced new laws to be introduced into Parliament as early as
In a short period of time the Family Court of Australia had a number of
Quinn & Scattini Lawyers are participating in ‘Breast Ever Brunch’, fundraising to support women with
On 27 August 2013, Judge Burchardt sitting in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, Melbourne,
The G20 (Safety and Security) Bill 2013 is before the State Parliament.
Josh Bavas from
Estate planning for blended families requires accurate advice and detailed consideration. In our experience estate
Continuing from our earlier criminal law articles, concerning loss of privacy and attempts to strip
A topic that has continued to receive considerable attention, both in online commentary and in
A critical balance must be struck by government, in the modern democracy, to ensure the
By clicking the link provided below it will take you to an external website, the
On 25 June 2013, Russell Leneham, Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates, appeared in the
Read what Russell Leneham, a Director at Quinn & Scattini Lawyers had to say in
Russell Leneham, a Director at Quinn & Scattini Lawyers, was today quoted in the Albert