Even though a Will is one of the most important documents you will ever sign, current statistics show that almost one in two Australians do not have a valid Will. According to the NSW Government, 55% of Australians have a valid Will. Of the remaining 45%, some have no Will at all and others have […]
Separating and choosing a Lawyer – the benefits of seeing an Accredited Specialist in Family Law When parties separate, one or both parties may seek legal advice. A natural and common concern is which lawyer a person should see. Lawyers have varying levels of experience and with the varying levels of experience come different levels of costs. This […]
The idea of going to Court often creates a sense of dread for people who have separated from their partners. It is important to know that Court is not the only way to resolve your matter with your former partner. In fact, before a person can file proceedings with the Court, a person must usually […]
From 1 October 2018, casual employees can now request that their employment be converted from casual to full-time or part-time. A casual employee who works a regular pattern of hours for at least 12 months may put in a request to their employer that they be converted to full-time or part-time employment. The employee’s request […]
A recent decision by the Full Federal Court in Workpac Pty Ltd v Skene [2018] FCAFC 131 has transformed the way employees are classified as “casual”. This case confirmed that a casual employee is defined by the nature of their work, including the days and hours worked, rather than the way they are classified in their […]
Vaccination is a divisive topic. When parents separate and can’t agree when a child should be vaccinated or not, this can become an even bigger issue. As with any dispute surrounding arrangements for children, the ‘best interests of the child’ is the paramount consideration. If the dispute surrounds whether or not to vaccinate a child, […]
Separation and divorce – cue conflict. What if we told you that your relationship breakdown doesn’t have to be that way? How, you ask? Collaboration.
Separating from a husband, wife or partner is often one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. Separation can cause heightened emotions in one or both of the parties and unfortunately sometimes this can cause people to vent those emotions across social media, email and text with their former partner. It is important […]
A marriage or relationship breakdown is often one life’s most challenging events. It’s the start of a new chapter that often brings much uncertainty. It is also often layered with inaccurate statements and complexity. With so much uncertainty, we’d like to set the record straight on some common Family Law misconceptions:
Tasmania is set to become home to Australia’s first purpose-built dementia village. Construction of the $25 million project is expected to commence in early 2018 in the suburb of Glenorchy in Hobart, complete with a supermarket, cinema, cafes, beauty salon, gardens, housing and other facilities all designed specifically to care for those living with the […]