Superannuation Splitting

Whether you are an employee or an employer, one of the main concerns about life nowadays is superannuation. We are constantly being reminded by financial advisors that baby boomers need to look after themselves when they retire. The news gets even bleaker when you consider how a marriage break up affects your superannuation. With the […]

What is elder abuse?

Dear readers, I have to confess, I have been slack in my legal blog lately. So, I thought I should make a change this new year. The Tan and Tan Lawyers website is going through an update and should be up in 2 week’s time. The practice has been going well with the added bright […]

Debt Collection

You may have the best business in the world but if your clients are not paying your bills, your business will not survive. The old saying goes, cash is best. However if you have to give credit, there are a few things that should be remembered to protect yourself. Things to consider before extending credit […]

Do you want to sign that personal guarantee

Are you sure you want to sign that guarantee? What is a Guarantee? What happens if you sign on that dotted line on behalf of your family or friends? A guarantee is a contract whereby one person agrees with another to pay some debt or perform some act or duty owed by a third person. […]

What is a Contract

Am I Really Liable Because I Signed That Offer? Contracts – What is an Offer and what is an Acceptance Countless cases have been reported in law books in respect of this very basic but crucial legal question. The question is “When is a contract formed?” Essentially, a contract is formed when an offer is […]

Spam Act 2003

What is Spam? Spam is referred as “unsolicited commercial electronic messaging” in the newly enacted Spam Act 2003 (the “Act”). Firstly, if the message is sent without prior consent, then it is considered as unsolicited. Secondly, the message must be of a commercial nature. Finally, “electronic messaging” doesn’t only mean junk emails; it also refers […]

Tan and Tan Lawyers receive accreditation as a Quality Practice

The Law Society of Western Australia’s Quality Practice Standard As part of Tan and Tan Lawyer’s corporate aim of constantly evolving and improving, we have been awarded a Quality Practice Standard accreditation on 17 August 2010. The Law Society of Western Australia developed the Quality Practice Standard to recognise WA Law firms that strive to […]