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There may be a time in your life when it is necessary to appoint someone to manage your financial or personal affairs.
You, in giving a power of attorney, are known as the “donor” and the person you appoint to act is known as the “donee”.
The appointment of a power of …
If you are injured in a public or private place you may be entitled to compensation.
A public liability claim may arise if you are injured because of someone else’s negligence.
Some examples of situations giving rise to a public liability claim may include:
Pets are often considered part of the family, which can make deciding where they will live after a separation especially difficult—particularly when the pet was purchased jointly or when children have a close attachment to it.
Changes to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (‘the Act’), which took effect …
Social media and the place children have on it is a hot topic at the moment. Amongst much debate, Australia is leading the way in challenging tech giants when it comes to how and when youth can start to build their online presence. However, as parents and caregivers, we also have a part to play in …
Appealing a Licence Disqualification
Losing your licence can obviously have be very detrimental, particularly when it comes to requiring your licence for employment, school children duties, or for any reason that is important to you. One of the most common traffic matters we come across is where a …
One of the most common questions that is often asked by anyone with respect to police matters is when can and can’t police search you, your vehicle or your house. There are two legal powers to conduct a search under:
When arrested, police may release you on bail to appear before the court later. An arrested person has a presumption in favour of being granted bail and it is up to the bail authority to show why you should not be released rather than you showing why you should be.
If you are a prescribed applicant, …
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