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When Can My Child Decide Who They Live With?

Pictured; Adam Wightman, head of Canny Legal, standing and smiling in a black and grey suit with his hands in his pockets. Behind him is an image of three old and worn suitcases stacked on top of one another.

When separated parents don’t see eye to eye on the care arrangements for their children, this can create tensions that span many months and even years.

Insight Close-Up: Employees + Employment Agreements

Pictured: Head of Canny Insight, Gabrielle Anderson standing in front of a sign that reads 'We like you too" with a winky face.

The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) sets out the minimum standards that employers must provide to their employees

What Is A Section 32 + Why Do I Need One?

Pictured; Adam Wightman and Karlene Wightman, standing smiling in front of a row of mailboxes.

One of the biggest steps in an individual’s life is either purchasing or selling a property, or both

Beyond The Will: Do You Need Comprehensive Estate Planning?

Pictured, Karlene Wightman with one hand on her hip and a big smile on her face. In the background is a picture of a snowy cliff with a sign that reads "DANGER! Steep terrain and cliffs beyond this point.

At your initial Will appointment, many questions need to be asked, sometimes mundane and sometimes more personal.

Why Do I Have To Pay Child Support + How Much Do I Have To Pay?

Pictured, Adam Wightman standing in a dark grey suit with his hands in his pockets and a big smile on his face. In the background is a picture of a child's hand and fingers are wriggling, that is covered in dark blue paint.

As the great Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death, taxes and child support.”

Insight: Business Law Services + Subscription Packages

Gabrielle Andersen stands wearing a pink velvet skirt and a long sleep pink skivvy. In the background, you can see a pair of feet wearing white socks and legs crossed on a coffee table with a television turned on and the words "NETLIX" on the screen.

We are providing your business with a holistic legal service that not only looks at what you need now, but also what your business needs

Buying -VS- Selling A House: The Conveyancing Process

Pictured, Adam Wightman and Karlene Wightman standing in front of a picture of a brightly painted beach shake - seeing only the pointed roof, it's bright yellow and white stripes with the words "HAPPY PLACE" in the centre.

Firstly you should stop around and compare quotes, look at the reputation of the conveyancer or solicitor, consider their experience and how long they have been in business for.

What Happens If I Don’t Have Powers Of Attorney?

Pictured, Karlene Wightman with one hand on her hip and a great big smile on her face. Wearing a long sleeve black dress Karlene stands in front of a power pole, close up with a bright pink circle in the centre of the image, that says in black capital letters "YOU'RE IMPORTANT".

What happens if a loved one does not have the mental capacity to understand and therefore make important documents such as Powers of Attorney?

Reviewing Your Standard Agreements: Unfair Contract Terms

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The very last thing our Canny business owners want to do is think about whether their standard terms and conditions are compliant with the latest consumer laws…

Does My Stepchild Have A Right To Claim On My Estate?

Pictured, Karlene Wightman wearing a long sleeve black dress and one hand on her hip. With her brown hair touching her shoulders she also has a big smile on her face. In the background is a muted tones picture of a little child playing a game of Jenga by himself.

When making, altering or updating their Will, many people ask the question “Do I need to provide for my stepchild or stepchildren?”

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IT WAS LIKE RECEIVING ADVICE FROM YOUR MUM – BUT YOU ACTUALLY LISTEN TO IT!

We have been with Canny Group for seven years now.  After deciding at the start of 2020 we wanted to start a new business, we took the idea straight to Amanda who offered us second to none advice.  It was like receiving advice from you mum, but you actually listen to it.

Amanda was kind, compassionate but incredibly real – her open and honest communication meant we were going into our venture with our eyes wide open to some of the hard facts of business but felt we had the tools for success.  After months of feedback and tweaking to our business plan – we have confidently been able to take the next steps into bring our venture to life.

Without Amanda, her great advice, time and mentoring, we would not be seeing the success we are today!

Zara + Conor McNie

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