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Collaborative Practice in Family Law

By |2023-10-30T03:26:41+00:00October 30th, 2023|FAMILY LAW|

What is collaborative practice and how does it actually work? Collaborative practice is a recognised approach to resolving family law matters without resorting to litigation in Court. Collaborative practice focuses on achieving an end result that satisfies the particular priorities of the parties and their family, avoiding conflict throughout. It is suitable for both financial and parenting settlements. The process involves face-to-face meetings with your [...]

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What Happens if you Pass Away and Don’t Have a Will?

By |2023-09-15T00:12:22+00:00September 15th, 2023|ESTATE LAW|

If you pass away and do not have a will or you have an invalid will, you are considered as dying 'intestate'. This means that your assets will be distributed amongst surviving relatives in accordance with the procedures set out in the Succession Act 2006. Who is entitled to inheritance in intestacy? There is a hierarchy of people who are entitled to inherit if someone [...]

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Are you buying into a strata scheme? Here is what you need to know

By |2023-09-15T00:05:42+00:00September 15th, 2023|PROPERTY LAW|

A Strata Scheme is a building (or group of buildings) which has been divided into lots, such as apartments, townhouses or villas.  When you buy into a strata scheme, you share ownership of the common property with the other owners, which can include walls and floors, stairways, lifts, roofs, driveways, outside areas and gardens. What are your responsibilities when you buy into a Strata Scheme? [...]

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The new knife crime changes you need to know about

By |2023-08-15T05:28:23+00:00August 15th, 2023|CRIMINAL LAW|

Just recently on 13 July 2023, a new act was assented which now increases the penalty rates for the act of possessing, carrying and using a knife in public places or schools. These changes have been introduced with the Criminal Legislation Amendment (Knife Crimes) Act of 2023 ("Knife Crimes Amendment"). Previously these knife crimes were summary offences meaning that they were dealt with by the [...]

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Are you moving to a retirement village? What do you need to consider?

By |2023-08-15T05:22:33+00:00August 15th, 2023|LEGAL NEWS|

Like any big change in life, moving into a retirement village takes some consideration. You should take the time to think about the lifestyle that you want and discuss your decision with family, friends and advisers.  It is a good idea to work out a budget and visit a few villages to understand the contractual obligations and costs and seek professional legal and financial advice [...]

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Home Building Changes Coming Into Effect 23 July 2023

By |2023-07-18T22:37:21+00:00July 18th, 2023|PROPERTY LAW|

On 23 July 2023 the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 and Design and Building Regulations ("DBP") will be extended to include Class 3 (Long term or transient living such as boarding houses, hostels, backpackers and student accommodation) and Class 9C (residential care buildings, aged care) Buildings. This change will also apply to United or Mixed Use buildings incorporating one or more of residential; hostel [...]

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When can I be submitted to a stop and search?

By |2023-07-18T22:35:47+00:00July 18th, 2023|CRIMINAL LAW|

Have you been stopped and searched by a police officer? It can be confronting to experience a stop and search, so it's important to know what your rights are in any situation and when it is and isn't reasonable that you be subjected to a stop and search. We have compiled the most frequently asked questions to ensure you know your rights when being subject [...]

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Navigating the changes to Flexible Work Requests

By |2023-07-12T03:24:46+00:00July 12th, 2023|NEWS|

As part of the changes to the Fair Work Legislation (Secure Jobs, Better Pay) Act 2022, those employees that are eligible to request flexible work arrangements will be expanded. These changes came into effect on 6 June 2023. To find out more, read our eguide Click here to view the ebook

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Fencing Disputes: What you need to know

By |2023-06-09T03:03:00+00:00June 9th, 2023|PROPERTY LAW|

A dividing fence dispute typically arises when neighbours disagree about the placement, construction or maintenance of a shared fence. What constitutes a dividing fence? In New South Wales, a dividing fence is defined as “a fence separating the land of adjoining owners, whether on the common boundary of adjoining lands or on a line other than the common boundary” The fence could be made out [...]

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De Facto relationship separation: What you need to know

By |2023-06-09T03:01:16+00:00June 9th, 2023|FAMILY LAW|

A de facto relationship is a relationship in which the parties are not legally married to one another nor related by family and maintain a genuine relationship while living together for at least six months. Both same-sex and opposite sex relationships can be de facto.  A person can have multiple de facto relationships at the same time, or even be legally married while holding a [...]

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