Champion Legal Group Business Financial and Legal Services

FAQ - Intellectual Property Law What is intellectual property and how do I know if I have it? I have Intellectual Property — so how do I protect it? How do I use my IP and what benefits can it bring me? I think someone is infringing my Intellectual Property rights, what do I do?

I have just been given a month's notice that my position is about to become redundant. Can I do anything about this?
My company has received a letter from an ex-employee saying he is going to sue us for being bullied. Can he do that?
I have been asked to teach a course at TAFE. They said I had to declare I have never been convicted of any offences involving children. Is this true?

My husband and I ran a company together. Our Accountant has all the company documents. Since our separation, my husband has told the company Accountant not to give me copies of documents. Can I get access to the documents?
My wife and her Accountant say our business has no market value. How can I get the business valued?
I know my husband has superannuation entitlements with AMP. He won't tell me how much superannuation he has accumulated. How can I find out?
My wife and her brother own an investment property together. My wife tells me her brother won't agree to te property being sold. How can I get my share?
I met my husband in Paris and we were married in Las Vegas. We both live here. Where do I get a divorce?
My husband sold his investment property to his brother for $100,000. Can anything be done about it?
Can I take my child and move to the USA? Do I need the Mother's consent?
My wife has obtained an AVO against me. Does that mean I cannot see the children?
Our son has moved overseas for his employment and now our daughter-in-law won't let us see our grandchildren. Can the Family Court help?
My husband is self-employed and I know from his tax return that they show little income. I also know the tax returns don't show the true position. Can I get proper child support?
I'm paying the top child support. I'm also paying expenses of the home and the private school fees. My wife says that now we are separated she also wants me to pay spouse maintenance. Can she get it?

FAQ - Leasing How do I know whether my lease is regulated under the Retail Leases Act? What is the ‘term’ of a Lease? When must a Lease be registered? Is GST payable under a Lease? Can a lessor enter upon the premises during the Lease term? What happens if there is a dispute?

Are records to be kept for a strata scheme consisting of two lots?
What are the legal requirements for OwnerBuilding Works to be carried out on a property?
Is it the Purchasers responsibility to investigate the legality of improvements/structures on the land? If so, how is this done?
What is a caveat and how can it benefit a Purchaser?
What legal issues should a Purchaser consider before buying ‘off the plan’?

FAQ - Champion Financial What type of mortgage investments are available from Champion Financial and how do I invest? I am a builder looking for development finance, can Champion Financial help me? I have found my next home; can Champion Financial find me a home loan?

FAQ - Your Will Why have a will? What happens of I die without a will? Who can make a Will? Our assets are in joint names so why do we need two Wills? Can I draft my own Will? Can I change my mind after executing my Will? Should I review my Will periodically? I already have a Will so what should I do now?

FAQ - Power of Attorney What is Power of Attorney? Why do I need a Power of Attorney? I have a Will and I am capable of handling my own affairs I am in good health so why sign a Power of Attorney now? Are there different types of Powers of Attorney? Can a Power of Attorney be revoked? If I sign a Power of Attorney when does it operate?

FAQ - Enduring Guardianship Why appoint an Enduring Guardian? What is an Enduring Guardian? What sort of decisions can an Enduring Guardian make? Who can be an Enduring Guardian? How do I appoint an Enduring Guardian? When does it take effect? Can I change my mind?

FAQ - Advance Care Directive What is an Advance Care Directive? Why complete an Advance Care Directive? Who can make an Advance Care Directive? Is an Advance Care Directive legally binding? Who should be advised of the Advance Care Directive? What should I consider before making an Advance Directive?

FAQ - Mediation What is mediation? How are matters referred to mediation? Why should you consider mediation? What will mediation cost? What happens if you agree to resolve a matter at mediation? What happens if you can't agree to resolve a matter at mediation? Is mediation suitable for everyone?

FAQ - Shareholders' Agreement What is a shareholders' agreement? What are the potential problems in the absence of a shareholders' agreement? What is included in a Shareholders' Agreement? How may current shareholders' agreements be strengthened?

FAQ - Self Managed Super Funds What is a self managed super fund (SMSF)? What are the benefits of running your own super fund? How is a SMSF established? Why is a trust deed important? What happens if the trust deed is breached? Are superannuation trust issues subject to the same legal principles as ordinary trusts?