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Paid Domestic and Family Violence Leave
In late 2022, the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) was amended to encourage gender equality in employment. These changes include

Pre-Action Procedures
Certain procedures and actions must be followed before making an application to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia

Distribution of Assets after Separation or Divorce
Under the Family Law Act 1975, the Court has the power to make orders for the distribution of property between

Smart Phone Apps Assisting with Co-parenting.
Mobile Applications (or ‘Apps’) are in every part of our daily lives. We have Apps that tell us when to

Getting Divorced
The Family Law Act 1975 gives the Court power to deal with the dissolution of marriage, also known as getting

Intervention Orders – What you need to know
In Victoria, there are two types of Intervention Orders intended to protect people from the poor behaviour of another, whether

Statement of Adjustments – How they work
Adjustments are the exercise taken just before the settlement of a conveyancing transaction. Ownership of a property involves outgoings such

Verification of Identity
From 9 November 2015, lawyers, conveyancers, and mortgagees have been required to verify the identity of their clients before any

Tree Disputes with Neighbours
There are laws that relate to many common disputes between neighbours, including damage or injury caused by a neighbour’s trees.

Destruction of Fence Caused by Bushfire
If your fence was destroyed or damaged because of a bushfire, you and your neighbour may be able to make

Land Tax
Mobile Applications (or ‘Apps’) are in every part of our daily lives. We have Apps that tell us….

GST Withholding Regime
From 1 July 2018, where a vendor sells or supplies by way of a long-term lease:

The Lighthouse Model
Over three-quarters of parties before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia identify allegations of family violence, and over

The Lighthouse Model
Over three-quarters of parties before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia identify allegations of family violence, and over

Blended Families – Do you need a Mutual Will Clause
Becoming ever-increasingly prevalent in modern times is the familial situation where one or both spouses have a child or children

Changes to Intestacy Law
A person who dies without leaving a will is said to have died intestate, and the estate passes to the

Superannuation Death Benefits
The legal system separates individuals’ assets from their superannuation. Generally speaking, upon death, personal assets are pooled into the deceased’s

Contesting a Will (Part IV Claims)
A Part IV Claim is an application made to a Court for an Order that provision is made for a

Effects of Marriage and Divorce on Wills
Understanding the effect marriage, divorce or separation can have on your will is essential.

Powers of Attorney – Fiduciary Duty
Powers of attorney are legal documents that let you appoint someone to make certain decisions for you or support you
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