McLachlan Thorpe Partners

22/03/2022

McLachlan Thorpe Partners is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for its on-site staff and for our clients, barristers and others who attend our office each day. If you progress to an interview for this role, you will be asked to provide proof that you are f...

18/01/2022

We have two positions available and are seeking enthusiastic, personable, motivated individuals to join the firm commencing immediately. The positions are suitable for applicants who have at least 1 years’ work experience but we are willing to train the right applicants.

18/01/2022

We have an excellent opportunity available for an enthusiastic, proactive Legal Secretary to join our busy Family Law team. You should have at least 2-3+ years’ experience as a family law legal secretary. The position provides support to the Family Law Partner.

13/12/2021

Are you a casual employee?

Important changes you need to know about.

If you need any advice or if we can assist you with any queries you may have, please contact McLachlan Thorpe Partners on (02) 9229 2222.

CHANGES TO CASUAL EMPLOYMENT Posted December 13, 2021 In Commercial & Corporate, Employment, Uncategorized   0 0 Changes to Casual Employment Please be reminded that the amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009 changed the workplace entitlement and obligation for casual employment. By 27 September 2021...

13/12/2021

From 1 November 2021 a new regime for Director Identification Number has started. Please read below to learn more.

DIRECTOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Posted December 6, 2021 In Business, Commercial & Corporate, Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Employment, Property & Construction, Uncategorized   0 0 From 1 November 2021, a new regime for Director Identification Number has started, and this will impact ...

21/07/2021

NSW Government 2021 Leases Regulations throughout COVID-19 can be tricky. Our Commercial team are here to help with any enquiries you may have to guide you through the maze.

As you may already be aware, the NSW Government have introduced two new COVID-19 regulations to protect tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic. In summary, the two new regulations protect retail and residential tenants from being evicted from the premises for certain types of breach of lease that occu...

05/07/2021

The partners are delighted to announce the appointment of Chao Deng and Tarrek Naji as partners of the practice.

Both these appointments reflect the development of these two fine young lawyers and is indeed exciting news for the firm and its future.

We are also pleased to announce that Juliana Ng joins Suzanne Young as a Special Counsel.

05/03/2021

Does the country you finalise your Family Law matter in make a difference? Read our link to find out more information relating to this.

My partner and I hold property overseas, which country should do our property settlement? My former partner and I live in different countries, where do we commence family law proceedings? Can parenting orders be recognised in different countries? For couples and families who have spent time living i...

14/08/2020

“Family Law Property Matters – a game of show and tell, not hide and seek”

What is the duty of disclosure? Under the Family Law Act there are specific rules concerning the obligation parties have to provide full and frank disclosure of their financial positions in property matters. The Court requires disclosure of all sources of income, assets, liabilities and any financia...

26/06/2020

Does death end Family Law property proceedings?

What happens if I died before my Family Law proceedings are finished? If I die before my Family Law matter is complete does my ex get everything? If a spouse party to family law property proceedings, dies before the proceedings are completed, the proceedings may be continued by or against the legal....

16/06/2020

Will my inheritance form part of my property settlement? Vicki Kelly or Emma Shuttleworth can answer this question along with all your Family Law queries by calling our office on (02) 9229 2222.

Will my inheritance form part of my property settlement? Can I prevent my spouse from receiving part of my inheritance in our Family Law matter? Inheritances or bequests are considered property, and do not fall into a protected category of assets that are automatically excluded from distribution bet...

28/05/2020

"Am I out of time?" Call our office on (02) 9229 2222 to discuss your Family Law matter with Vicki Kelly or Emma Shuttleworth who can guide you with all your questions.

“Am I out of time to commence property proceedings?” The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) imposes time limits, on when parties can commence proceedings in the Court in relation to a property settlement. Time Limits Imposed by the Family Law Act Pursuant to Section 44 of the Family Law Act, property pro...