The traditional method of coming to a solicitor’s office to discuss your queries regarding a legal situation you may be facing can be defeating when you don’t think you can make it past the first hurdle of getting to the solicitor’s office. You may have mobility issues, transportation issues or health issues which prevent you from doing so. There are options to ensure you can proceed with your matter…
A question we sometimes get asked from clients is “I’ve had an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) or Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) made against me. So what happens next? What can I expect? In this video Laura explains, firstly what is an AVO or ADVO and what you should do if one is made against you.
Separation and divorce can be challenging for families, especially when there are children involved. One of the most significant decisions that separated parents have to make is where the children will live and how parenting responsibilities will be divided. A new co-parenting arrangement has emerged in recent years known as “nesting.” So what is nesting and would it work for you?
A Testamentary Trust is essentially a trust that forms part of a Will. A Testamentary Trust comes into existence by direction of the deceased’s Will after they have died. So what are the benefits of a Testamentary Trust? Read more in our article…
Unfortunately, a number of family law matters involve what is referred to as ‘coercive control’. However, in a positive move towards protecting people navigating family violence whilst going through the process of separating from their former partner, the NSW Government has now passed legislation criminalising coercive control. Read more in our article…
Unfortunately, many of those who are looking for legal advice and assistance in family law upon separation have also experienced, criminal proceedings in the Local Court or District Courts. What happens in criminal proceedings may affect the outcome of your parenting or property proceedings. Read more in our article…
On 1 January 2023, the Retail Leases Regulation 2022 (the “Regulation”) commenced, offering further inclusions for the types of businesses included under Schedule 1 of the Retail Leases Act 1994 (the “Act”).
Gyms and bars now fall under the definition of retail shop and are the latest beneficiary of stronger protections provided under the Act.
Couples who want financial security can enter into a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) at any time during their relationship, this is dependent upon the nature and stage of their relationship. In a Binding Financial Agreement a couple can set out how their property and other assets would be divided if they were to separate. Read more in our article…
Couples who want financial security can enter into a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) at any time during their relationship, this is dependent upon the nature and stage of their relationship. In a Binding Financial Agreement a couple can set out how their property and other assets would be divided if they were to separate. Read more in our article…
Do you have issues with trees on a neighbouring property? Are your neighbour’s trees causing damage to your property or impacting your views? Trees on private property in NSW are governed by the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006 (the “Act”). Read our latest blog to find out more