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Litigation as a Last Resort
At the outset of a legal dispute, most people turn their minds to litigation. The notion of justice is often perceived as synonymous with the court...
Cross-jurisdiction on Powers of Attorney and Appointment of Enduring Guardian – Do your interstate estate planning documents operate in New South Wales?
If you have moved to New South Wales from another Australian state or territory, or if you hold assets in more than one jurisdiction, you may be...
Not Married? Here’s why you don’t need to be married to get family law advice
In 2025 there were less marriages and more divorces but there is a whole category of relationship breakdowns that’s missing in these numbers. Last...
Your Will’s Weak Spot: Superannuation
Most people assume that a will takes care of everything when they die. But it may come as a surprise to learn that your superannuation, often one of...
Card Payment Surcharges: what is changing and what do you need to do
June 2026 There are two things currently happening with card surcharge rules that businesses need to be across. The first relates to rules that...
Careers in the Country
There are law firms, and then there are institutions. Cheney Suthers Lawyers, proudly based in Orange and Molong in the Central West of New South...
The Law Through Life
When was the last time you saw a lawyer? If your answer is "never" or "only when something went wrong," you are not alone. Most people only think...
Using Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements to acquire real property via a Self Managed Superannuation Fund
Under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth) (“SIS Act”), trustees of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are generally prohibited from borrowing money.
Simplifying the NSW Reconstruction Authority Home Buyback Program
If you’re familiar with the basics of the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s Home Buyback Program but want to better understand how it works in...
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