The OMB Law Board

Everyone's heard it. "I'm taking my ex to court." But what does that actually mean, and is it always the right move? In this episode, Simon sits down with family law partner Aleena Mills to unpack when court is, and...

You did everything right — got a binding financial agreement drawn up, thought you were protected. Then your relationship ends, and your ex successfully gets it overturned. So what went wrong? In this episode of The OMB...

A developer offers you way over market value for your property but instead of a straightforward sale, they want a "put and call option." Sounds great, but what does it actually mean, and what are you agreeing to? In...

Going into business with someone often starts like a honeymoon — full of trust, shared vision and good intentions. But what happens when that relationship breaks down? In this episode of The OMB Law Board, host Simon...

Ever wondered what actually happens behind closed doors at a body corporate committee meeting? In this episode of The OMB Law Board, host Simon Bennett sits down with Body Corporate Partner Juliette Nairn to unpack the...

When a relationship ends, the property pool is meant to be shared fairly, but what happens if one person has already spent, gifted, or wasted joint money before settlement? In this episode, Simon Bennett sits down with...

Ever wondered what happens to your brand when you leave a job? Emily Jade O’Keeffe is a Gold Coast radio icon, media personality, and host of the "Move Over Mama" podcast. She has navigated this exact battle multiple...

Gifting a property to a family member or friend might feel like a straightforward act of generosity. But once your name comes off the title, your legal rights change completely and things can go wrong fast. In this...

Body corporate bylaws cover everything from parking and pets to renovations and noise. But what actually happens when someone ignores them? In this episode, Simon Bennett sits down with Alexander Wood, a solicitor...

Family violence is not always physical. In this episode, Simon sits down with Aleena Mills, OMB's newly appointed Family Law Partner, to break down coercive control in plain English. Following recent amendments to the...

A will sets out someone's final wishes. But sometimes, a will alone isn't enough. In this episode, Simon sits down with Harley Wilkinson, Senior Associate in OMB's estates team, to break down what a grant of probate is...

Being named executor of someone's estate often feels like an honour. But what most people don't realise is the legal weight that comes with it. In this episode of The OMB Law Board, OMB Estates lawyer Harley Wilkinson...

A car accident is stressful, disorienting, and the last thing you want to think about is the legal process. But what you do in the days immediately after could make or break your ability to make a claim. In this...

Thinking about renovating your unit? If you're in a body corporate, there's a lot more to it than calling a builder. Body Corporate Partner Juliette Nairn is back on the OMB Law Board to walk us through exactly what you...

Most people assume their spouse or children can automatically make decisions for them if something goes wrong. They can't. In this episode, Senior Associate Harley Wilkinson joins us to break down the Enduring Power of...