How to Maximise Your TPD Claim: Documentation & Legal Strategies
Life can be unpredictable, and while you can’t plan for everything, investing in Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance is a wise move if you want to prepare for any outcome. While most Australians have Total Permanent Disability in super, there are also private policies for additional protection. Whether you have TPD Insurance in Super or […]
Why Dashcam Footage Is Becoming Crucial in Compensation Cases
With well over 20 million vehicle registrations across Australia, our roads have never been busier. The busier the roads are, the more likely an accident occurs, and the more likely you are to encounter someone driving without insurance or willing to lie to save their own skin. With the rise of insurance disputes, social media […]
The Role of Counselling and Psychological Care in Redress Payments
The National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018 was created following the Royal Commission into historical child sexual abuse. The sexual abuse compensation scheme provides a path to justice for victim-survivors, and there are three components of redress. In addition to a monetary payment, claimants may receive a direct personal response from […]
Separation and Parenting Orders: What You Need to Know in Australia
Separations are challenging, especially when you share children. While you created them together, it’s difficult to decide where they will live and how much time each parent will receive when you’re trying to navigate the fallout of a breakup. However, the children are the most important consideration, and the family court will always act in […]
Pet Custody and Companion Animals: How Australian Family Law Treats Pets
Every pet owner knows how precious their furry friends are. That emotional bond can help reduce stress, beat the blues, even encourage you to get outside and stay active. Historically, Australian family law has viewed pets as property. They typically become part of the property pool in a divorce property settlement. Whilst this is not […]
Institutional Child Sexual Abuse & Redress: What Survivors in Sydney Should Know
The Royal Commission into Sexual Abuse found that it takes 23 years on average for victims of child sexual abuse to come forward. Victim-survivors wait decades to speak up because they never felt seen or heard, and now, you have an opportunity to be seen, heard, and validated. You deserve justice for what you went […]
Debunking Myths About Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation in Australia
Motor vehicle accidents are scary and stressful, even the minor ones. If you have been injured in an accident, dealing with recovery, insurance and potential legal issues can be overwhelming. It’s easy to fall for myths about compensation, especially if you’ve turned to the internet to research. The real danger with these myths is that […]
Do You Need a New Will After Major Life Events? (Marriage, Separation, Blended Families)
Life evolves quickly, and so should your Will. When you experience a major life event, altering or updating your Will should be the next step on your to-do list. Whether you’re planning a wedding, going through a separation, or blending families, these life changes can seriously impact how the law will treat your Will. If […]
Understanding TPD Claims: When and How to Claim under Australian Law
You might have TPD insurance in Super. You’ve probably heard those very words or perhaps you’ve spoken them, but most people who have heard the phrase don’t know where to start when the time comes. How do you know whether you’re eligible or not? If you are eligible, what do the next steps look like […]