Contesting a Will: Common Questions and Answers
Is there a time limit to challenge a will? Who can contest a will? These common questions and others surrounding family provision claim are answered in this blog article by...
Read MoreFamily Court and Federal Circuit Court to merge
A new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCA) is to be established and will be operational from 1 January 2019. Click to read more.
Read MoreMarried overseas and no marriage certificate, can you divorce in Australia?
Did you get married overseas, but no longer have a marriage certificate and need a divorce? This can be granted by the Australian Federal Circuit Court, but certain conditions must...
Read MoreIndigenous customary law overrides intestacy law in NSW
A Will is a legal document that sets out how you want your assets to be distributed after you die. If you don't leave a will, you're deemed to be...
Read MoreCameras to detect mobile phone usage while driving from 1 July 2018
From 1 July 2018 drivers can be charged for using a mobile phone when driving via camera detection, as a result of the Road Transport Legislation Amendment (Road Safety) Act...
Read MoreTransferring tax liabilities between spouses in family law proceedings
In a recent case, the Family Court of Australia has ruled that it may make orders as part of a property settlement requiring the Commissioner of Taxation to substitute for...
Read MoreRelocating with children when in the defence force
In the recent case of Wendland [2017] the Court gave permission for a mother to relocate with a child wherever the Mother was posted by the Australian Defence Force. Click...
Read MoreCriminal law changes result in abolished committal hearings
On 30 April 2018 changes were implemented to the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) which resulted in contested Committal Hearings being removed from the NSW justice system. Click here for...
Read MoreShould I put an employee on Gardening Leave following resignation?
Gardening leave is when an employee is directed to not attend work, but to remain available to perform normal duties as required. This prevents an employee from engaging in undesirable...
Read MoreHow to handle social media defamation
Has defamatory material been published about you on social media? There are important things you should do immediately to properly protect your interests.
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