Your trusted legal advisors through life’s opportunities & challenges
The expert team at CK Lawyers Parramatta offer big law firm credentials with specialist attention to details, ensuring the best results for your situation.
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Your trusted solicitors in Parramatta & Western Sydney
Unlike most law firms, CK Lawyers offers the unique ability to assist with everything from mediation to litigation, depending on your situation.
That’s because leading lawyer, Walid Kalouche, has a rare combination of qualifications that directly benefit our clients: Master’s in Applied Family Law, Master’s in Commercial Law, Bachelor of Economics, and is an Accredited National Mediator. And with over 27 years experience, working with Walid ensures that your case is in expert hands.
When circumstances demand stronger action, Walid is experienced in conducting commercial matters on the one hand and family law matters on the other in various courts.
NO NASTY SURPRISES
WHAT WE CHARGE
We believe in being honest and open about the fees that we charge. If you have been searching online for a lawyer for a while you may see this as a refreshing change. Where possible and the outcome can be predicted with a degree of certainty we will fix our costs. If we cannot then we will provide you with a realistic estimate of the fees at our initial conference. if you engage us in the matter anytime after meeting with us, we will as a token of our appreciation, credit you with the initial conference fee.
In some Family Law matters if a party cannot afford to pay fees as the matter proceeds we will allow for those fees to be paid after the matter is finalised.
We do not charge for photocopying, faxing, the cost of a telephone call and all of those other costs that some law firms charge.
Our Fees are:
- A fixed lump sum amount when you ask us to fix them.
- Estimated before (not after) you agree to use us.
- Calculated based on the hourly rates of the lawyers handling your matter between: $300/ hr – $500/ hr.
OBTAINING A FAMILY LAW PROPERTY SETTLEMENT
HOW TO EXPOSE
HIDDEN ASSETS
It is our experience that in some cases one partner carefully plans their separation and hides money, real estate, and other assets in order that their partner does not get everything they would be entitled to.
In this article we give you some practical advice and tools that can help you fight back and recover that which has been hidden.
PROTECT ASSETS FROM A
FAMILY LAW PROPERTY SETTLEMENT
In Family Law Property settlement proceedings all assets and liabilities of each party, are combined to form the matrimonial property pool. Business interests and trust structures are included in the definition of “property” under the Family Law Act 1975 and will form part of this asset pool. There are some exceptions which we discuss in this article.
PEACE OF MIND KNOWING YOU HAVE THE RIGHT FAMILY LAWYER
Walid has dedicated much of his life to the study of family law, holding a Masters degree in applied Family Law. He also holds a Masters degree in Commercial law and a Bachelor of Economics. He is also a qualified Family Dispute Resolution Provider sought by other lawyers to mediate family law disputes. So no matter how technical or complex your matter is, Walid will have it covered. Walid is also a public notary authenticating and certifying contracts and any document for use world-wide.
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BUY OR SELL A BUSINESS OR PROPERTY
DUE DILIGENCE – WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN BUYING A BUSINESS
When purchasing a business, it is essential that the purchaser carries out thorough enquiries about the business that they are purchasing. It is almost impossible to successfully win a claim against the seller after the sale for non-disclosure. At law, the seller of the business can rely on the principle of “Caveat Emptor”, which loosely means – Buyer Beware.
For this reason, the buyer should carry out “Due Diligence”. This is where you and or your team of advisors test every claim made by the seller by analysing every part of the business and every claim made by the seller about their business. This article looks at 5 of the most important things that should be examined and what to look for.
PEACE OF MIND KNOWING WE WILL GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT FIRST TIME
WHAT TO CONSIDER
WHEN SELLING A BUSINESS
This article looks at the important things that you should consider when selling a business. We provide practical advice on the following aspects of the sale of business contract:
- Confidentiality
- Price
- Restraint of trade
- Business name
- Personal guarantees
- Permits and Licences
- Taxation
- Training and assistance to buyers
- Employees
THE FEES WE CHARGE FOR OUR LEGAL WORK INVOLVED IN BUYING OR SELLING A BUSINESS
THE FEES WE CHARGE ARE:
FOR SALE OF A BUSINESS
Standard Law Society Contract less than $500,000 purchase price: $2,750 plus disbursements
Otherwise by negotiation
FOR PURCHASE OF A BUSINESS
Standard Law Society Contract less than $500,000 purchase price: $2,750 plus disbursements
Otherwise by negotiation
FOR ADVISING ON A BUSINESS CONTRACT
Standard Law Society Contract : $500
Otherwise by negotiation
WILLS & ESTATE DISPUTES – A RESULT
MY ASSETS, MY WILL “AVOIDING FAMILY PROVISION CLAIMS”
There are many reasons why a parent does not want their hard-earned assets going to a child, dependent past or present, or a former spouse. The good news is that there are things that can be done to protect your estate from claims of others.
In this article we discuss in detail the alternatives available which include:
- Gifts to others while you are alive
- Purchasing property as Joint Tenants
- Transfer assets to a trust
- Options under a will
- Superannuation options
PROPERTY LAW & CONVEYANCING –
SOLICITOR OR CONVEYANCER WHICH ONE SHOULD YOU CHOOSE
In most instances, the conveyancing process is straight forward but because of the value of Real Estate it can have huge financial consequences if things go wrong. That is why in some states like Queensland and the ACT, all the conveyancing work must be done by a solicitor – They do not allow conveyancers to do the job.
This article will look at 6 things you should consider when deciding between a conveyancer or a solicitor.
WADIA MANSOUR
A specialist in property law and Wills and Estates, Wadia has been with CK Lawyers since 2001. She has a Diploma in Law, Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, A Masters of Laws (Wills & Estates) and an Advanced Diploma in Conveyancing. Wadia was admitted to practice as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of NSW in February 2013. Prior to admission Wadia worked in conveyancing which she continues as well as probate and other estate work.