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 A Caveat About Caveats 

 In the Supreme Court case of Guirgis v JEA Developments, Justice Kunc provides a reminder as to the responsibility of solicitors and conveyancers when certifying and lodging caveats. The parties were engaged in family law proceedings, and the husband’s property was subject to a Contract of Sale and due to settle. The wife instructed her conveyancer to lodge a caveat on behalf of her company, JEA Developments, on the basis that the company was owed money by the husband. Despite never having lodged a caveat before, the conveyancer agreed because the wife was an existing client and the matter was urgent. The husband sought urgent removal of the caveat. At the hearing it was revealed that there was no written agreement between the company and the husband, and that there was no mortgage, charge or other caveatable interest in the property. The conveyancer had not sought any further information about the alleged loan agreement from the wife, nor provided any advice as to whether there was a caveatable interest. JEA Developments was ordered to remove the caveat and pay the husband’s costs. The conveyancer was also called before the court and criticised for failing to meet her obligations as a licenced conveyancer and falling below the standard of care owed by a reasonable person in her position. As the PEXA Subscriber and Certifier she had failed to meet her obligations under the Real Property Regulation and the Participation Rules to identify and keep evidence of the facts on which the claim to a caveatable interest was founded. While the conveyancer did escape further disciplinary action, the message is clear - solicitors and conveyancers are on notice to take appropriate steps to satisfy themselves, through inquiry, of whether there is a proper basis for lodgement of a caveat. The solicitor or conveyancer certifying the caveat must: • Take reasonable steps to verify the identity of the caveator; • Hold a properly completed client authorisation; • Specify the particulars of the legal or equitable estate or interest, or the right arising out of a restrictive covenant, to which the caveator claims to be entitled; and • Retain the evidence supporting the caveat.  ...Source: LAWCOVER BY  Jen McMillan 

 

  • Guirgis v JEA Developments Pty Limited [2019] NSWSC 164
  • NSW Participation Rules for Electronic Conveyancing

 

 Anti‑Money Laundering and Counter‑Terrorism Financing Act 2006 

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 Judicial Officers’ Bulletin Volume 35, 


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Asylum Seekers and RefugeesThursday 9 November, 2023

The Australian Human Rights Commission has welcomed yesterday’s High Court ruling which determined that Australia’s system of indefinite immigration detention is unlawful. 

The landmark decision overturns almost two decades of the practice by Australian authorities in finding it is unlawful to hold a person in immigration detention when there is no real prospect of them

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Specialist Family Law | Federal Circuit & Family Court | Video Consultations Available

Why Choose KJV Family Lawyers for Your Divorce?

When your marriage or relationship breaks down, you need more than a lawyer — you need a trusted legal partner who understands exactly what is at stake. KJV Lawyers' Family Law specialists handle divorces every day across Brisbane, Charleville (Queensland) and Sydney (NSW). We are experienced in property settlement, parenting orders, superannuation splits and contested matters before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCoA).

What sets KJV Lawyers apart:

• we know the courts, forms and critical deadlines inside-out

• Fixed-fee   options for straightforward divorces — no surprise billing

• Video   consultations available — expert legal advice from anywhere in Australia

• Offices in   Brisbane, Charleville QLD and Sydney NSW

• Experienced   in complex structures: business assets, trusts, international property

• Plain-English   guidance — we explain your rights and options clearly, always

Understanding Divorce in Australia — What You Need to Know

The 12-Month Separation Rule

Before applying for divorce in the FCFCoA, you and your spouse must have been separated for at least 12 months. You do not need to have lived apart — Australia recognises 'separated under one roof'. KJV Lawyers will guide you through the evidence required to prove your separation, whether you shared a home or not.

Australia's No-Fault Divorce System

Australia does not require proof of adultery, cruelty or any other wrongdoing. The only legal ground for divorce is 'irretrievable breakdown of marriage' — demonstrated by 12 months of separation. This means the court does not investigate why your marriage ended, only that it has.

⚠ CRITICAL DEADLINE — DO   NOT MISS THIS

After your divorce is finalised,   you have ONLY 12 MONTHS to commence:

• Property settlement

• Superannuation splitting orders

• Spousal maintenance claims

Missing these deadlines could cost   you hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Call KJV Lawyers NOW before it is   too late: 1800 788 414

Our Divorce & Family Law Services

✓ Straightforward   Divorces

• Sole or joint applications

• International marriages

• Separated under one roof —   evidence guidance

• Court representation or   self-filing guidance

• Fixed-fee divorce packages   available

✓ Complex Divorce &   Financial Matters

• High-value asset protection   strategies

• Business and trust structure   advice

• Urgent injunctions & asset   freezing orders

• International assets &   cross-border divorce

• Superannuation splitting orders

✓ Related Family Law   Services

• Property settlements

• Parenting arrangements &   consent orders

• Prenuptial & binding   financial agreements

• Domestic and family violence   orders

• Donor and co-parenting   agreements

• Step-parent and relative   adoptions

• Binding child support agreements

✓ De Facto Separation

• Property division after 2+ years   together

• Superannuation splitting for de   facto couples

• Establishing de facto   relationship status

• Assisted reproduction agreements

• Separation only — no divorce   required

The Divorce Process — Our Simple 4-Step Journey

We make the legal process as straightforward as possible. Here is how we guide you from your first call to your final order:

STEP

1

Initial Consultation (Week 1)

Meet   your KJV Family Law specialist — in person at our Brisbane, Charleville or   Sydney office, or by secure video call. We review your situation, explain   your rights and outline your options in plain English.

STEP

2

Preparation & Filing (Weeks 2–3)

We   prepare and file your divorce application with the Federal Circuit and Family   Court of Australia. All paperwork, service requirements and court fees are   handled by our team.

STEP

3

Court Processing (Weeks 4–8)

The   court reviews your application. If the court raises any queries or requires   additional information, we respond promptly — keeping your matter on track.

STEP

4

Divorce Granted (Week 8+)

Your   divorce is finalised. We immediately advise you of your 12-month deadline for   property and financial matters and ensure every related issue is addressed   before you leave.

Serving Clients Across Queensland & New South Wales

KJV Lawyers provides specialist family law and divorce advice to clients in Brisbane, Charleville, regional Queensland, Sydney and across NSW. Video consultations mean expert legal help is never more than a click away — wherever you are in Australia.

Brisbane QLD

Divorce   • Property Settlement • FCFCoA • Business Assets

Charleville QLD

Regional   Family Law • De Facto • Parenting Orders

Sydney NSW

Divorce   • Complex Financials • International Assets • FCFCoA

Ready to Take the First Step?

Book a confidential consultation with a KJV Family Law   specialist today.

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