Legal Information 2 - Canny Group

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When Can My Child Decide Who They Live With?

Family Law, Legal, Parenting Arrangements / Zach Henderson

When separated parents don’t see eye to eye on the care arrangements for their children, this can create tensions that span many months and even years.

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Insight Close-Up: Employees + Employment Agreements

Commercial + Business, Employment + Independent Contractor Agreements, Legal / Zach Henderson

The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) sets out the minimum standards that employers must provide to their employees

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What Is A Section 32 + Why Do I Need One?

Legal, Property + Conveyancing / Zach Henderson

One of the biggest steps in an individual’s life is either purchasing or selling a property, or both

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Insight Close-Up: Independent Contractors + Subcontractors – What’s The Difference?

Commercial + Business, Employment + Independent Contractor Agreements, Legal / Zach Henderson

Welcome to our Insight Close-Up series, where we delve into the most common commercial + business law services we offer our Canny business clients

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Beyond The Will: Do You Need Comprehensive Estate Planning?

Legal, Wills, POA + Estate Planning / Zach Henderson

At your initial Will appointment, many questions need to be asked, sometimes mundane and sometimes more personal.

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Insight Close-Up: Service Agreements + Terms and Conditions

Commercial + Business, Legal, Service + Supply Agreements, Website Privacy Policies + Terms and Conditions / Zach Henderson

Service Agreements come in all shapes and sizes and cover an infinite number of circumstances. For you, they might be important

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Why Do I Have To Pay Child Support + How Much Do I Have To Pay?

Family Law, Financial Settlements + Property Settlements, Legal, Parenting Arrangements / Zach Henderson

As the great Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death, taxes and child support.”

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Buying -VS- Selling A House: The Conveyancing Process

Legal, Property + Conveyancing / Zach Henderson

Firstly you should stop around and compare quotes, look at the reputation of the conveyancer or solicitor, consider their experience and how long they have been in business for.

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What Happens If I Don’t Have Powers Of Attorney?

Contesting A Will, Legal, Wills, POA + Estate Planning / Zach Henderson

What happens if a loved one does not have the mental capacity to understand and therefore make important documents such as Powers of Attorney?

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Reviewing Your Standard Agreements: Unfair Contract Terms

Commercial + Business, Disclaimer Statements, Client Waivers + Consents, Legal, Privacy + Data Breach Obligations, Service + Supply Agreements, Website Privacy Policies + Terms and Conditions / Zach Henderson

The very last thing our Canny business owners want to do is think about whether their standard terms and conditions are compliant with the latest consumer laws…

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