PCYC Support
- June 26, 2014
At Zande Law, we consider it a privilege to support community based programs through donation. The Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) is a non-profit organisation aimed at bringing members of the community together in a safe and accessible way, to support individuals in realising their potential.
House Buying- What can you do with the stuff the Seller leaves behind?
- June 23, 2014
Usually, when a house changes hands through sale, the outgoing Seller does the right thing and makes sure that all of their personal goods, chattels, furniture etc are completely removed and the house is left clean and clear ready for the Buyer to move in. In circumstances however where the Seller has left goods or…
North Lakes Messenger
- April 26, 2014
See our editorial which is published in the North Lakes Messenger every week on various legal topics. We are very proud of our association with the Messenger our goal has always been to provide informative and, where we can, entertaining information which is relevant and meaningful for our community.You can even download the latest issue…
Divorce- Do the Children ever get a Say
- March 27, 2014
Relevance of Children’s Wishes On the breakdown of a family unit, decisions obviously need to be made about where the children are to live. For many, a good dose of common sense and child focus make it possible for agreements to be reached and adhered to with minimal quarrel. Sadly for others, the blinding effect…
Your Questions on Wills Answered
- March 20, 2014
We regularly receive questions from clients about Wills. Why should I make a Will? If you don’t make a Will, your assets will be distributed to your surviving relatives according to a fixed priority ranking and none of your assets can even be distributed until one of your relatives obtains authority to do so via…
Legal loop holes to cause major problems for De Facto couples
- March 6, 2014
In 2009 new laws were introduced into Australia which were, for the first time, supposed to give de facto couples the same rights as married couples when it came to a breakdown in the relationship and separation. Some recent decisions from cases in the Family court however have now made it very clear that all…
Neighbourhood Disputes – Trees
- January 31, 2014
It is said that a good fence makes for a good neighbour however, unfortunately, sometimes it is actually that fence or the trees along it which can send the relationship very sour. In 2011, Queensland introduced new laws to, better assist in heading off these types of disputes, below are some of the more frequently…
Using a Power of Attorney to make Family payments
- January 10, 2014
Drop into any domestic family situation anywhere in the world and a culture of “share and share alike” can usually be found. When the family is young, practically everything becomes “communal” except maybe personal clothing and sometimes even that! As the children grow up and parents grow old however, the money, property and favours that…
Divorce and dividing up of Assets
- November 28, 2013
Following the breakdown of a marriage or a defacto marital relationship, the separating couple will obviously need to tackle the task of dividing up their assets. With trust and respect running at an all time low and emotional distress often running at an all time high, reaching agreement on these issues often represents a real…
The Worst Mo Ever?
- November 26, 2013
Thanks to all of our friends and family who have supported our own Michael Zande in his first ever attempt at growing a Mo for the “Movember” Men’s health charity appeal. The jury results are in and everyone agrees that it was a woeful effort but at least we have raised some good donations and…