Domestic and family violence is a topic that is increasingly in the spotlight in Australia, particularly with the recent strong media focus. In the 2017/2018 year there was 479 reported domestic violence incidents in the Sutherland Shire alone. However, it is estimated that less then...
Many couples who separate today come to a mutual agreement on how to divide their property, however many do not take the steps to legally formalise these agreements. Unfortunately things can change over time, amicable couples can become uncivil and an individual's financial situation can...
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Over time we have been queried by Agents in respect of when can a Vendor/s bid at an auction? There are two instances when a Vendor can bid at an auction. These are set out below: Vendor Bid A Vendor has a mandatory 'Vendor bid' available to be...
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Casual employees often miss out on some of the benefits that part-time and full-time employees enjoy, and concerns can arise especially when the employee is about to become a parent. Some casual employees may wonder if not only are they entitled to maternity or paternity...
There are some crimes that are considered more abhorrent when compared to others, and any offence involving child abuse is deemed to be particularly heinous. Under the Family Law Act (the Act) child abuse can include any physical or sexual assault against a child, or...
When a relationship has come to an end and there are children involved, there are a number of issues that parents must deal with, and one of the primary matters that must be addressed, is post separation parenting arrangements. There is no hard and fast...
For parents who have separated, there are a number of avenues that can be taken in deciding how their children should be cared for without having the need for court intervention. Parents who reach an amicable agreement can: make an informal agreement; make a parenting plan; make an...
One of the signs that a marriage has come to an end, is if the parties to the marriage have engaged in the process of separation. Although the term may imply that both parties have agreed to undertake the action of separation, there is however...