Understanding Child Custody Laws in Sydney: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents
The Australian Family Court handles divorce property settlements, and it also has a hand in child custody decisions. Ultimately, the court system wants to ensure both parents have the opportunity to build a deep and meaningful relationship with their children. Every child has that right, and the court will try to facilitate that. Before you […]
Forms of Redress Available Through The NRS
The National Redress Scheme was instituted following the Royal Commission sexual abuse. The commission was ordered by then Prime Minister Julia Gillard in 2013, and charged with investigating incidents and allegations regarding child sexual abuse, and the institutional response to these incidents and allegations. The scheme was decided on as the best possible way to […]
The Impact of Medical Negligence on Mental Health: Strategies for Coping and Healing
Medical negligence can be life-changing, whether you are left with a permanent impairment or not. Many people have to cope with long-term consequences, whether they are emotional or physical. While there are a variety of solutions available to address your individual solution, filing a medical negligence claim will not erase the emotional impact of medical […]
Contesting a Will After Divorce – How To Ensure Your Affairs Are in Order
Working with Will and Estate Lawyers to write a Will is an important step in adulthood. Unfortunately, many people forget about altering that Will following a divorce or the breakdown of a de facto relationship. How A Legal Divorce Impacts Your Will In some states, such as Western Australia, a divorce will invalidate a Will […]
Common Causes of Total Permanent Disability – Legal Options for Victims and Their Families
Falling ill or experiencing an injury can lead to serious financial strain, which can result in mental health challenges, especially if that illness or injury results in total and permanent disability. That doesn’t mean you are out of options, however, as you may be able to claim for total and permanent disability through your superannuation […]
Mediation vs. Litigation: Choosing the Right Approach for Your Family Law Dispute
There are two options available to you when deciding to separate from a spouse or de facto spouse. Each approach has its own disadvantages and benefits, but there is only one right choice for you. Only you can determine which option is best for you, and a legal expert will lay all of your cards […]
Challenging a Will in Australia: Understanding the Legal Process and Your Options
Losing a loved one is one of the most painful experiences humans will endure, and while it is an inevitability, Will disputes are not. If you believe you have been unfairly left out of a Will, there are rights to challenging a Will. A Will is an official legal document to detail how your property […]
Legal Loophole The Government Plans To Close To Shut Down Convicted Child Abusers
For several years, survivors and activists have been campaigning the federal government to change the Bankruptcy Act. The Grace Tame Foundation and partners have been crucial in this fight and it seems as though the federal government has listened. Kelly O’Dwyer, the former financial services minister, was the first person to flag this loophole back […]
Negligent Medical Treatment & Wrongful Death Of A Loved One
There is nothing more traumatic than losing a loved one. There are many complicated feelings at play, especially when the family member was the sole provider or their death was the result of medical negligence. Dealing with death is devastating enough, but processing the wrongful death of someone you love can feel impossible. Types of […]