Publications - Miller Sockhill Lawyers

Construction Law ·

Scheduling Compliance – Payment Obligations in the Construction Industry

Scheduling Compliance – Payment Obligations in the Construction Industry Timely payments in the construction industry are essential. Whether you’re completing the works and require payment…

Conveyancing ·

An Overview of GST – Sale of Property

An Overview of GST – Sale of Property When selling real property, Goods and Services Tax (GST) can often be overlooked or forgotten. This can…

Litigation ·

Unconscionable Conduct

Overview Unconscionable conduct deals with transactions between a dominant and a weaker party. Unconscionable conduct is prohibited by equity and by statue. It is…

Estate Planning ·

What happens if I die without a will?

Why having a Will is important? You may be surprised to learn that almost half of Australians die without a valid will. When you die…

Commercial ·

Turnover Rent Considerations in Leasing

Turnover Rent Considerations in Leasing Commercial Leases, whether retail or otherwise, can be overwhelming for even seasoned tenants due to the quantity and complexity of…

Planning & Environment ·

Protecting Views

Protecting Views For many people, the view from a property is an important aspect of both purchasing and owning a home. Views can add to…

Employment Law ·

Mandating the COVID-19 Vaccine – Update

Mandating the COVID-19 Vaccine – Fair Work Ombudsman Update Whether an employer can mandate an employee to receive the COVID-19 vaccine requires considering an array…

Litigation ·

What you need to know about posting defamatory or hateful publications on social media

OVERVIEW With the progression of social media, it is important to understand the consequences that may arise from posting a defamatory or hateful publication…

Employment Law ·

The COVID-19 Vaccine – Employer/Employee Rights and Obligations

The COVID-19 Vaccine – Employer/Employee Rights and Obligations Summary Employers currently cannot expressly require employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. An employee must follow an…

Commercial ·

Business Structures – Aligning your Commercial Business Venture with the suitable Business Structure

When it comes to choosing a business structure for your commercial business venture, there is no ‘one size fits all’. This decision will largely turn…

Estate Planning ·

Have you been adequately provided for in your loved one’s Will?

What do I do if I want to contest a Will? The most common reasons people contest Wills in Queensland are: Being left out of…

Commercial ·

The end of the COVID-19 Regulation protection for Commercial Leases

THE END OF THE COVID-19 REGULATION PROTECTION FOR COMMERCIAL LEASES On 28 May 2020, the Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation…

Conveyancing ·

Is Commission Payable?

Is Commission Payable? If you are selling a property, are you aware of your obligations to pay the Agent’s commission? It is important to ensure…

Neighbourhood Disputes ·

Neighbourhood Disputes

Neighbourhood Disputes Photo credit: wuestenigel on Visualhunt / CC BY Are you finding yourself in a dispute with your neighbour? Under the Neighbourhood Disputes…

Neighbourhood Disputes ·

Neighbourhood Disputes

Neighbourhood Disputes Photo credit: wuestenigel on Visualhunt / CC BY Are you finding yourself in a dispute with your neighbour? Under the Neighbourhood Disputes…

Commercial ·

Consumer Guarantees

Are you complying with the Consumer Guarantees? If you are a business that provides goods (selling, leasing or hiring) or a service to a consumer…

Family Law ·

Parenting Plans: What Are They?

Family Law Parenting Plans; What Are They?

Estate Planning ·

Book an Appointment with us today!

Book an Appointment with us today! Did you know you can book your appointments online for Family Law, Domestic Violence/Protection Order, Wills, Powers of Attorney…

Estate Planning ·

Separation and Divorce – How these affect your Will?

SEPARATION AND DIVORCE – HOW THESE AFFECT YOUR WILL! An area that is often overlooked in our life is estate planning. Many people think “I…

Family Law ·

Family Law Property Settlements and Consent Orders.

Family Law Property Settlements and Consent Orders. When a relationship breaks down it can be a very stressful and overwhelming time in our life and…

Commercial ·

COVID-19 – New Regulation for Commercial Leases in Queensland.

On 28 May the Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 was passed to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19…

Family Law ·

Divorce – How do I apply for a Divorce?

How do I apply for a Divorce? We have a no-fault divorce system here in Australia. This means that you can apply for a divorce…

Employment Law ·

Landmark ruling on casual employees and what it means for you.

Landmark ruling on casual employees and what it means for you. The Federal Court on Wednesday 20 May 2020 handed down their decision upholding a…

Protection Orders ·

Domestic Violence Protection Orders

Domestic Violence Protection Orders Someone has taken a Domestic Violence Order out against me! If you have been served with an application for a Domestic…