Anne McDonald & Associates Lawyers

Anne McDonald & Associates Lawyers Anne McDonald Lawyers & Associates have many years of experience in personal and commercial matters.

We hope you're having a great King's Birthday long weekend and enjoying the extra day off before the week ahead!
07/06/2026

We hope you're having a great King's Birthday long weekend and enjoying the extra day off before the week ahead!

05/06/2026

Are you a small business owner who's looking to hire their first full-time employee, but not sure how to write a contract?

As a legal team with years of experience in commercial law, we can help you craft employment contracts that protect your business and achieve a fair outcome for everyone.

We're able to help you write a contract that covers all the necessities for your business, as well as tailor specific parts of the contract to your industry.

Get in touch with our team now for help writing employment contracts!

📞 (02) 9166 0939
📧 anne@annemcdonaldlawyers

It's important to know how liable you are for your company's debts if you're its director.First and foremost, it's essen...
02/06/2026

It's important to know how liable you are for your company's debts if you're its director.

First and foremost, it's essential to understand that companies are their own legal entities and directors are not automatically held liable for any issues it encounters.

For example, debts that have arisen as a result of the whole company's actions do not usually fall on the director, especially if they are maintaining their directorial duties.

However, directors can be held personally liable for company debts and penalties if they violate these duties or otherwise engage in illegal behaviour, such as insolvent trading or failing to meet tax/super obligations.

31/05/2026

While no laws are preventing you from dating while you await your divorce, it is important to note that choosing to date during the process does have potential legal implications on the outcome of your separation.

This choice may affect:

1️⃣ Parenting arrangements - A court must consider the best interests of children during separation proceedings, and one of their parents introducing a new partner too soon may create emotional distress and affect or complicate parenting orders.

2️⃣ Property settlements - A new partner entering the picture can potentially stir questions about needs, contributions and the division of finances.

3️⃣ Conflict in separation - The introduction of a new partner to your life may quickly create resentment in your ex-spouse, raising potential questions from them and potentially complicating the process.

If you do decide to date while separated, make sure to maintain clear boundaries between your current partner, ex-spouse and children, and be honest about your new relationship to avoid any complications.

Do you actually own your business name? 🤔It's a deceptively simple question that most business owners hope they say yes ...
28/05/2026

Do you actually own your business name? 🤔

It's a deceptively simple question that most business owners hope they say yes to, but unless they've registered a trademark, the answer is no.

A trademark is a form of intellectual property (IP) protection that can protect a business's brand, products or services.

By registering for a trademark, you own the exclusive rights to use it within Australia, while also deterring others from copying from you.

Although there are limits to what you can trademark, it's especially important to ensure that you own your business's identity before a bad actor potentially snatches it up.

Myth: A verbal agreement is as legally strong as a contract.Fact: Relying on word-of-mouth, handshake deals is legally r...
26/05/2026

Myth: A verbal agreement is as legally strong as a contract.

Fact: Relying on word-of-mouth, handshake deals is legally risky.

In Australian law, a verbal contract can be as strong as a written contract. However, there’s an important word in that sentence that does a lot of heavy lifting: can.

While verbal or handshake agreements are great when there are no disputes, the lack of any written component can lead to trouble down the line if either party disagrees with the terms that were agreed upon.

In general, we do not recommend relying on verbal contracts for your business. When you’re a small business owner, it can feel like a hassle to draft a contract for a small exchange of services or goods.

Nonetheless, it’s well worth the effort to write up a document that clearly defines the terms of any agreement in case of legal trouble. While you’ll hope to never have to use the document, it can provide substantial legal protection in the event of a dispute.

Legal matters are always a stressful part of a person's life, be it in the context of their family or business ⚖️That's ...
24/05/2026

Legal matters are always a stressful part of a person's life, be it in the context of their family or business ⚖️

That's why, at Anne McDonald and Associates Lawyers, we're dedicated to being:

✅ Friendly
✅ Personable
✅ Empathetic

All while staying professional and getting the job done.

If you want legal help that's genuinely looking out for you, reach out to us below 👇

annemcdonaldlawyers.com.au/contact-us

Family emergencies are hard enough as is, and they can become even more distressing when legal documents like wills get ...
21/05/2026

Family emergencies are hard enough as is, and they can become even more distressing when legal documents like wills get involved.

That's why emergency calls are one of our firm's services, and over the years we've made several trips to hospitals and homes for clients who have been in terrible car crashes, diagnosed with rapid-onset terminal illnesses, or are about to go through a risky operation to update their wills.

Though it's a service our clients hope they never have to use, it's nonetheless essential for us to offer to our clients.

If you're located in the Sydney area and need an emergency adjustment made to a will, get in touch and we'll be there as soon as we can.

📞 (02) 9166 0939
📧 anne@annemcdonaldlawyers

A DIY divorce may sound great on paper, but it's only once you actually begin the process that you regret doing so. Here...
19/05/2026

A DIY divorce may sound great on paper, but it's only once you actually begin the process that you regret doing so.

Here are 3 things that make a DIY divorce kit a less-than-ideal choice for your separation:

1️⃣ Settlements for areas like property, finances and child custody are not included

2️⃣ By utilising a DIY divorce kit, you don't receive legal advice specific to your circumstances

3️⃣ You're unlikely to get a truly fair outcome, and there's no guarantee it'll be quicker

Although the idea of a quick, hassle-free divorce may be enticing, the reality is starkly different.

If you're a small business owner, you probably know this story: you've completed work for somebody and sent them the inv...
17/05/2026

If you're a small business owner, you probably know this story: you've completed work for somebody and sent them the invoice, but they don't pay you.

You follow up - maybe they respond, maybe not - and soon your projected cash flow starts to take a hit. What can you do?

Seeking legal advice is one of the best ways to address debt collection problems, as a lawyer can help you to issue a letter demanding payment to the debtor.

Additionally, lawyers can also directly negotiate with the debtors on your behalf and represent you in court, should the need arise.

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