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We can help you with a wide range of solutions for your legal issue.

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Integrity,
Understanding,
Excellence.

We can help you with a wide range 
of solutions for your legal issue.

make an appointment

Delaney & Delaney

At Delaney & Delaney we strive to provide you with an unparalleled legal service.

Family Law

Our client-focused family lawyers can assist you in all aspects of family law matters. find out how we help

Commercial Law

We believe that careful planning and advice at the initial stages of any commercial venture is the best way to avoid litigation in the future, and to safeguard your business and assets. find out how we help

Property Law

Our Firm offers comprehensive conveyancing services for the sale and purchase of residential and commercial property throughout Queensland. find out how we help

Wills & Estates

We are uniquely positioned to provide our clients with a holistic approach to the entire estate planning process. find out how we help

Employment Law

Our employment lawyers can assist you with employment issues such as unfair dismissal, workplace harassment, employment discrimination and more. find out how we help

Not-For-Profit

We have a special interest in the rights of vulnerable and marginalised members of our community. find out how we help

We make it our mission to serve you with excellence and integrity

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legal help?

Having been in practice since 1915, we have a longstanding reputation as one of the most reliable and results-driven firms in Brisbane

With a demonstrated history of excellence and integrity, we maintain a focus on individualised legal service.

We understand that the progress of your legal matter can be very stressful and your solicitor will be available at every stage to provide you with counsel and ensure you are fully briefed on every aspect of your case.

Delaney & Delaney has depth and expertise in a broad range of legal areas. Your solicitor will collaborate with the other experienced practitioners in the relevant practice area/s to provide you with timely and innovative legal solutions.

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15 February, 2024

What is a Statutory Health Attorney?

Australia’s aging population has made it increasingly important to have clarity and certainty regarding the persons who will have authority to make decisions for you in the event you are…

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15 January, 2024

The Importance of Due Diligence When Purchasing a Property

Buying a property is one of the biggest investment decisions a person will make during their lifetime. That’s why it’s important to be as thorough as possible before signing a…

read more

20 September, 2023

The Issue of Costs in Family Provision Applications

In most legal proceedings in the civil jurisdiction, the principle that ‘costs follow the event’ applies – meaning the winning party will have their legal costs paid by the unsuccessful…

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19 September, 2023

Discontinuance in Family Law Matters

In Australian Family Law, the decision by one party to end proceedings is a significant legal step, with implications for all parties involved. More commonly referred to as ‘discontinuance’, the…

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18 September, 2023

Bringing a Family Provision Application Out of Time

Time limits are set by legislation in many legal matters to ensure fairness to both sides of the dispute and to ensure that justice is done in a timely fashion….

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15 September, 2023

What is a Hogan Order?

One of the common problems facing ex-partners, who approach the Court to decide a property settlement after their relationship has ended, is the expense involved in taking legal action. Even…

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19 September, 2023

Discontinuance in Family Law Matters

In Australian Family Law, the decision by one party to end proceedings is a significant legal step, with implications for all parties involved. More commonly referred to as ‘discontinuance’, the…

read more

15 September, 2023

What is a Hogan Order?

One of the common problems facing ex-partners, who approach the Court to decide a property settlement after their relationship has ended, is the expense involved in taking legal action. Even…

read more

12 September, 2023

What is the PPP500 Pilot and What Does it Mean for Me?

In March 2020, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) introduced the ‘Priority Property Pools under $500,000’ (PPP500) Pilot – a program funded by the Australian Government designed…

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8 September, 2023

What is the Lighthouse Model in the FCFCOA and What Does it Mean for Me?

Australia’s Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) is  acknowledged as one of the nation’s busiest judicial bodies. For this reason, the careful management of workflow and cases is…

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3 January, 2023

Family Law Property Settlements: What is the Duty of Disclosure and Why do I Have to Give the Other Party All of My Financial Information?

Disclosure is an important part of legal proceedings, requiring each party to the legal action to provide information relevant to the dispute to each other. In family law proceedings disclosure…

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20 December, 2022

I Want to Change My Child’s Name but the Other Parent Won’t Agree – What are My Options?

In the sad but unfortunately common situation of a family break-up, one parent may wish to change the surname of a child or children from the relationship. There can be…

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15 February, 2024

What is a Statutory Health Attorney?

Australia’s aging population has made it increasingly important to have clarity and certainty regarding the persons who will have authority to make decisions for you in the event you are…

read more

20 September, 2023

The Issue of Costs in Family Provision Applications

In most legal proceedings in the civil jurisdiction, the principle that ‘costs follow the event’ applies – meaning the winning party will have their legal costs paid by the unsuccessful…

read more

18 September, 2023

Bringing a Family Provision Application Out of Time

Time limits are set by legislation in many legal matters to ensure fairness to both sides of the dispute and to ensure that justice is done in a timely fashion….

read more

8 June, 2023

The Issue of Estrangement in Family Provision Applications

It is not uncommon for family members to become estranged from one another for many different reasons. A falling out in a family not only takes a terrible emotional toll…

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7 June, 2023

The Factors Relevant to a Successful Family Provision Application

When a family member dies, those who expect to benefit from the deceased’s estate do not always receive what they expect. For various reasons, a person may not get the…

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25 May, 2022

Contesting the Validity of a Will – Caveat Procedures in the Supreme Court

There are a number of reasons why the validity of a person’s Will may be challenged. Some of the most common reasons include: the person making the Will (called a “testator”)…

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20 March, 2019

New Regulations Establishing Governance for Not-For-Profit Sector

Established governance standards for entities registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) have now been finalised (NB Entities that are registered charities are automatically registered at the ACNC)…

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28 April, 2020

Tenant Rights Under Commercial Leases During the COVID-19 Pandemic

If you’re running a business, it would be difficult to imagine there has been a tougher time to do so than during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Mass closures of both…

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22 April, 2020

Landlord Rights Under Commercial Leases in Light of COVID-19

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has created great upheaval at all levels of society. The need for social distancing to try and halt the spread of the disease has…

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20 December, 2019

Sealing the Deal: How to Make Sure a Restraint Clause is Binding

When a person buys an established business, it is important to ensure that the previous owner of the business does not set up in direct competition with the business. Likewise,…

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27 August, 2019

Watertight Sale Contracts: How to Avoid Common Mistakes that can Bring Your Sale Undone

Many people think that when they enter into a contract to sell land, the contract is unconditional once the finance and building and pest inspection clauses are satisfied. It may…

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15 July, 2019

Unconditional Contracts – The Importance of Disclosure and Completing Searches

When entering into an unconditional Contract for the sale of a property, a Seller may be led to believe that they have no obligations to disclose any matters affecting the…

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28 June, 2019

NDIS-Funded Service Providers’ Criminal Screening Obligations

With the roll-out of the NDIS in Queensland, it is important that service providers who receive NDIS funding are aware of their criminal screening obligations regarding their staff and volunteers….

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15 January, 2024

The Importance of Due Diligence When Purchasing a Property

Buying a property is one of the biggest investment decisions a person will make during their lifetime. That’s why it’s important to be as thorough as possible before signing a…

read more

5 September, 2023

Queensland’s e-Conveyancing Mandate – Can I Still Do My Own Property Transaction?

Since February 2023, it has become mandatory in Queensland for certain types of property instruments and documents to be lodged or deposited electronically through an Electronic Lodgement Network Operator (ELNO)….

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12 April, 2022

What You Need to Know About Purchasing a Property in a Flood Prone Area

The summer of 2021-2022 has seen much of the east coast of Australia subjected to severe flooding due to extreme downpours, with many places setting new monthly records for rainfall….

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13 October, 2021

Caveats in the Land Titles Registry – what you need to know

A person who claims to have an interest in a property can lodge a Caveat to protect their interest and prevent a registered owner from disposing or otherwise dealing with…

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6 November, 2019

New Witnessing Requirements for Queensland Land Registry Documents

From 30 September 2019 there are new and additional requirements in relation to witnessing requirements for documents to be registered in the Queensland Land Registry. The changes will affect both…

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27 August, 2019

Watertight Sale Contracts: How to Avoid Common Mistakes that can Bring Your Sale Undone

Many people think that when they enter into a contract to sell land, the contract is unconditional once the finance and building and pest inspection clauses are satisfied. It may…

read more

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