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hiding assets after separation
Family Law
Hiding assets after separation: What can you do if you suspect your former partner?
Hiding assets after separation can make it difficult to reach a fair property settlement because both...
shareholder oppression
Property and Business Disputes
What is shareholder oppression and what can you do about it?
Disagreements between shareholders are not uncommon. A difference of opinion about the management or...
who can contest a will Victoria
Wills and Estate Dispute
Who can contest a will in Victoria?
Being left out of a will, or receiving substantially less than expected, does not automatically mean...
gift or loan from parents after separation
Family Law
Is money from your parents a gift or a loan after separation?
Money provided by parents can become a significant issue in a property settlement after separation. Parents...
shareholder disputes - Mazzeo
Property and Business Disputes
What are your options when a shareholder dispute arises?
Shareholder disputes can place significant pressure on a business, particularly where the disagreement...
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Personal Injury
Experience in institutional abuse matters
Mazzeo Lawyers has acted for people in complex institutional abuse matters over many years, including...
Parliament House in Melbourne, Australia
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Victorian court of appeal applies the decision of GLJ
In the matter of Weiden v YZ and Anor [2023] VSCA 294 the Victoria Court of Appeal has confirmed and...
ML-Gavel
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Landmark Decision in GLJ v The Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Lismore [2023] HCA 32: A Legal Analysis
Introduction:On 1 November 2023 the High Court of Australia delivered a landmark judgment in GLJ...
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Welcoming Paul Hanos as our new Partner at Mazzeo Lawyers
We are thrilled to announce Paul Hanos, has become a Partner at Mazzeo Lawyers. This expansion reflects...