Sentencing Assessment Reports (SAR), in NSW and Pre-Sentencing Reports (PSR), in ACT, are utilised by the Court in understanding the various sentencing options that may be available and suitable in Read More …
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The current COVID-19 pandemic has been a worrying time for all, particularly when it comes to our health and our finances. In these circumstances it might be tempting to rush Read More …
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By Annalyse Betts and Kerin Cotchett In 2020 most people use social media to communicate with friends and family or to share aspects of their life. This is even more Read More …
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There is a basic principle at law: a person with exclusive possession of land has the right to decide who may enter their land. Of course, this is subject to Read More …
If you are making a claim for a personal injury, time limits determine how long you have to make a claim. This time limit is called the “limitation period”, or Read More …
By Georgia Briggs There are plenty of myths about family law. Some might be true, some might be exaggerations and some might be flat out wrong. Let’s continue to talk Read More …
The debt recovery process in Australia can be technically challenging and complex. For this reason, it is usually, as well as most efficiently and easily, navigated by lawyers specialising in Read More …
Often when people think of an “injury”, the first thing that comes to mind is a physical injury or physical harm. However, a large portion of personal injury claims include Read More …
By Georgia Briggs The recent decision in the matter of Kardos & Harmon [2020] FamCA 328 directly addressed the approach to be taken by the courts in relation to Read More …
The ACT property industry and its homebuyers and sellers will soon benefit from digital property transactions. ACT joins Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland in implementing Read More …
The May 50K Challenge to raise money for MS is going ahead! As a virtual fitness and fundraising challenge which is highly interactive, The May 50K can be completed on
A retail or commercial lease is often for a very long period of time – typically several years. This means that it is important for you, as a landlord, to
There are a number of methods by which to secure repayment of a debt. For individuals, letters of demand and initiating proceedings in small claims jurisdictions are often suitable and Read More …
The NSW government introduced new rules for off the plan contracts in December 2019. These new rules aim to improve purchasers’ rights when entering into off the plan contracts. This Read More …
With NSW Government Orders restricting movement, what happens with my co-parenting arrangements? The Australian Government has announced further restrictions on movement and the states/territory governments have responded by restricting movements Read More …
Building or buying a new home is one of the biggest (and exciting) investments many people will make. Because of this, state and territory governments have created legal frameworks to Read More …
By Annalyse Betts and Lee Usher-Clarke Do you have children under the age of eighteen? Who will look after them if you were to pass away? Appointing a guardian for Read More …
What happens when I leave a gift to a charity and the charity no longer exists after my death? Many people generously leave gifts to charities in their Wills to Read More …
There has been a surge of urgent family law cases involving disputes over children since the Covid 19 pandemic became a latent problem in Australia. There is more evidence of Read More …
Negotiating with your Landlord or Tenant For most businesses, your premises are your most significant asset. Commercial leases can represent a commitment to pay very significant amounts of money over Read More …
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