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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
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Pre-Action Procedures

Certain procedures and actions must be followed before making an application to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
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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
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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
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Getting Divorced

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

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

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

From 1 July 2018, where a vendor sells or supplies by way of a long-term lease:
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The Lighthouse Model

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

Over three-quarters of parties before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia identify allegations of family violence, and over
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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
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Changes to Intestacy Law

A person who dies without leaving a will is said to have died intestate, and the estate passes to the
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Superannuation Death Benefits

The legal system separates individuals’ assets from their superannuation. Generally speaking, upon death, personal assets are pooled into the deceased’s
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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
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Effects of Marriage and Divorce on Wills

Understanding the effect marriage, divorce or separation can have on your will is essential.
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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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