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Understand how de facto property settlement works in Queensland under the Family Law Act 1975, including the two-year time limit, eligibility rules, and how property is divided. Bennett Carroll acts for de facto couples QLD-wide.
Family Law

De Facto Property Settlement in Queensland: What the Law Actually Says

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18 August 2026
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Who Actually Needs a Will? A 2026 Guide to Starting Your Estate Plan the Right Way

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6 August 2026
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Family Law

Separating from a Partner? Here’s Where to Start

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31 July 2026
Most separations start amicably, then turn nasty once money, assets or the kids enter the conversation. Learn why this happens, how a Binding Financial Agreement can protect both parties, and why early legal advice from a Queensland family lawyer makes the difference between a fast resolution and a drawn-out dispute.
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How to Stop a Separation Turning Nasty: Money, Assets and the Kids

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29 July 2026
When Separation Meets the Business. What accountants/financial advisors should know before a client's relationship ends. Queensland law firm
Family Law

When Separation Meets the Business

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23 July 2026
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Family Law

What Happens to the Family Business When a Marriage/Relationship Ends in Queensland?

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12 June 2026
Property settlement after long marriage Queensland, how assets are divided in divorce after 20 years, superannuation splitting long marriage QLD, business assets divorce Queensland, family court property division older couples
Family Law

What Happens to Your Assets When a Long Marriage Ends in Queensland?

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11 May 2026
When Your Property Deal Goes Wrong: What Queensland's New Laws Mean for Buyers and Sellers Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most Queenslanders will ever make. And while most transactions go through without a hitch, things do go wrong. Contracts fall over, settlements get missed, deposits are forfeited, and parties end up in costly disputes. What This Guide Covers From the mandatory Form 2 disclosure requirements to handling missed settlement dates, deposit disputes, and ATO clearance traps—this article identifies the most common legal risks in modern Queensland property transactions
Conveyancing

When Your Property Deal Goes Wrong: What Queensland’s New Laws Mean for Buyers and Sellers

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22 April 2026
Director Penalty Notices and Small Business Restructuring: What Queensland Directors Need to Know Before a Crisis Hits Understanding your ATO debt obligations and insolvency options early gives Queensland directors more control, not less. Practical legal guidance from Bennett Carroll Solicitors. The ATO issued more than 84,000 Director Penalty Notices in the last financial year alone. That is more than triple the year before. A DPN is not a warning letter. It is a mechanism that makes company tax debt your personal debt, sometimes permanently, and sometimes before you even open the envelope.
Litigation

Director Penalty Notices and Small Business Restructuring: What Queensland Directors Need to Know Before a Crisis Hits

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9 April 2026
Concerned about what will happen your pet in a breakup? A guide for pet owners on legal rights to companion animals during de facto or marriage separation, including the use of Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) in Brisbane and Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast. Pet Ownership & Separation Laws Australia | Who Keeps the Dog or Cat?
Family Law

Who Gets to Keep the Pet? Australian Pet Custody & Property Law Explained

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23 March 2026
What Queensland Commercial Landlords Must Know About the New Property Law Act Queensland’s property law landscape has undergone its most significant overhaul in decades. The Property Law Act 2023 (Qld) (the new Act) commenced on 1 August 2025, replacing the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld) after more than 50 years. If you own or manage commercial property in Queensland — whether in Brisbane, on the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, or anywhere else across the state — you need to understand how this legislation affects your rights, your obligations, and your lease agreements. And if your commercial premises also fall within the definition of a ‘retail shop’, there is a second layer of law at play: the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) (RSLA). Understanding how the two pieces of legislation interact is critical — and getting it wrong can be costly. 📋 Quick Summary This article covers: • What the new Property Law Act 2023 changes for QLD commercial landlords • How the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 interplays with those changes • Common traps landlords fall into and specific legal risks to avoid • What steps you should take now to protect yourself Not sure if your lease complies with the new Act? Our Queensland property law team can review your commercial lease and advise you on your obligations — without legal jargon. 📞 Call us on 1300 334 566 — or scroll to the bottom to leave details.
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What Queensland Commercial Landlords Must Know About the New Property Law Act

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19 March 2026
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Family Law

Protecting Your Future: The Complete Guide to Binding Financial Agreements (BFA)

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17 March 2026
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