Jacob Carswell-Doherty

Ending a partnership is a significant turning point, marking a clear line between shared commitments, decision-making, assets and reputation. The choices made during the winding up process matter: what you retain, how you communicate, and how you document the transition. These choices shape life after the partnership, so careful planning helps preserve relationships and avoid …

Ending a Partnership: Legal Steps and Key Considerations in NSW Read More »

Starting a court case in New South Wales can feel daunting. One of the first steps is to identify the type of legal claim in NSW that you are making. This may sound like a technical formality, but it plays a crucial role in filing your matter in the correct court and progressing it under …

Types of Legal Claims in NSW: Understanding the Court System Read More »

Standing out in today’s marketplace takes more than just good marketing. It requires a distinctive and trusted brand that customers can easily recognise. Overcoming trademark objections is often a necessary step for businesses seeking to protect their brand through trademark registration in Australia. Trademarks play a key role in preserving a business’s identity, reputation and …

Mark My Words: Overcoming Objections to your Trademark Read More »

When preparing a will, many people assume that all their assets will automatically be dealt with under that document. However, this is not always the case. One of the most common areas of misunderstanding about assets under a will relates to Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs). Understanding how SMSFs and wills interact is essential to ensure …

SMSFs and Wills: How Self-Managed Super Funds Work with Your Estate Plan Read More »

Inheritance is often deeply personal and emotionally significant. But when it comes to inheritance and divorce in Australia, what happens if you inherit money or property while you’re in a relationship-or even after separation but before your property settlement is finalised? Can your ex-partner claim a share? The answer isn’t always straightforward under family law. …

Inheritance and Divorce in Australia: Do You Have to Share? Read More »

If you are considering setting up a business in Australia, you may be familiar with two key identifiers: the ABN and the ACN. Whilst they may seem similar- they often get confused despite serving different purposes and are issued by different government bodies. Understanding these identifiers is important to ensuring your business is compliant with …

ABN vs ACN: Key Differences for Australian Business Owners Read More »

Renovating a strata-titled property in New South Wales often requires legal approval under the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW). You cannot simply hire a tradesperson and begin. Lot owners must seek consent from the owners corporation if the works may affect common property or structural elements. The owners corporation is separate from the strata …

Strata Renovation By-Laws Sydney: Owners Corporation Approval Read More »

More Australians are investing in cryptocurrency. These assets now appear in separation disputes as volatile, anonymous, and often hidden. Bitcoin hoards stored in cold wallets and unexplained digital transfers are becoming common. Crypto is now a wildcard in family law. Courts have started paying attention to how cryptocurrency is used and disclosed in property settlement …

Lost the Ring, Kept the Crypto: Welcome to Modern Divorce Read More »

When a company receives a statutory demand under section 459E of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), the clock starts ticking. This document, if left unanswered or unchallenged, can lead to the winding up of the company. However, Australian law provides strict mechanisms and deadlines for responding. This article explains how and when a company can …

Setting Aside a Statutory Demand: What Companies Need to Know Read More »

Lessons from Farmer & Bramley (2000) FLC 93-060  Winning the lottery should be a life-changing moment, but what happens if you’re no longer with your partner when the windfall arrives? When it comes to lottery winnings after separation, are you entitled to keep it all, or could your ex have a claim? The answer isn’t …

Do I Have to Share My Lottery Winnings After Separation? Read More »