Total & Permanent Disability Insurance – What You Need To Know
It’s the last thing anyone wants to think about – but future-proofing your financial situation is a must, and that means knowing what you would do if an illness or injury prevented you from working. Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance is also known as a disability insurance benefit. It is coverage provided by many in […]
Can Adopted Children Contest a Parent’s Will?
Losing a parent at any age can be a stressful, painful time. But when you are a child who hasn’t been provided for in a Will, it’s even more difficult. What rights do you have as an adopted child to contest a parent’s Will, whether it was your adoptive or biological parents? Can you, an […]
Can You Divorce in Australia If You Were Married Overseas?
Not every marriage is built to last, but what do you do when you live in Australia, but you were married overseas? Do you need to file your paperwork in the country you were married? Or is it possible to divorce in Australia? What is a Divorce? A divorce is the legal conclusion of a […]
Institutions Involved In The National Redress Scheme
The NRS or National Redress Scheme is a plan created following the results of the Royal Commission Sexual Abuse. The Scheme’s intention is to acknowledge child sexual abuse took place, to provide support for childhood trauma in adults, and National Redress Scheme payments. It cannot undo the pain and trauma, but it is an acknowledgement […]
How Divorce Settlement is Calculated
Divorces can be a very difficult time, regardless of why you’re divorcing your spouse. And often, the last thing people will often think about is the money. However, you should ensure that there is some sort of plan in place, drafted by professional lawyers in the family law, property settlement division of their firm. Having […]
Three Reasons to Engage a Will & Real Estate Lawyer
The death of a loved one is always a difficult time for everyone involved who was close to that person. Death is a very sensitive subject for many people, and there Will be an extensive period of uncertainty, mourning and a sense of loss. However, as difficult as this period is for everyone involved. It […]
What Can You Claim When Seeking Medical Negligence Compensation?
Nobody likes being in hospital for any reason, but a hospital is a place where you’re supposed to feel safe. Unfortunately, that isn’t necessarily always the case – sometimes individuals can become injured or ill because of their visit to a hospital, or in the care of another medical professional, such as your general practitioner. […]
The Divorce Property Settlement Process Explained
When a married couple separates, they enter into a family law property settlement to divide their assets. The Property Settlement Process can be long and complicated, but the settlement is the final legal statement that outlines the terms of a divorce. The Property Settlement Process In Australia, assets are divided by negotiation or mediation in […]
Cosmetic Surgery Gone Wrong – AJB Stevens Can Help
Scandal has touched the cosmetic surgery industry with a raft of submissions to the medical watchdog as reported by Sydney Morning Herald. The submissions are part of a landmark enquiry on patient safety. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency launched a sweeping review of the industry and received hundreds of responses from patients and doctors. It brings […]