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What does child support cover in Australia?

What is Child Support? In Australia, child support refers to the financial contributions made by divorced or separated parents towards their children's upbringing, and this is different from spousal maintenance. It's also possible for individuals…
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What is Section 10? How to get your charges dismissed with no conviction?

What is Section 10? Section 10 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 stands out as a pivotal provision which grants courts the discretion to practice leniency and rehabilitation over punitive measures and dismiss charges for certain…
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How to Vary or Revoke an AVO, Restraining Order, or Intervention Order

Lawyers and police frequently encounter individuals seeking to vary or revoke Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs). However, the process is more complex than simply having the complainants change their mind. Let's first discuss a few basics…
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Are Bigamy, Polygamy and Polyamory Illegal in Australia?

What is Bigamy? In Australia, according to the Marriage Act 1961, marriage is defined as a union of two people, given that they are: Unmarried at the time of the marriage ceremony Of marriageable age Not marrying a person in a prohibited…
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Is Kava legal in Australia? Legal Import and Consumption Requirements

What is Kava? Kava is an herbal beverage made from the roots of the Kava plant and is devoid of alcohol. It is primarily consumed in the South Pacific region for cultural and recreational purposes. It consists of the psychoactive ingredient…
What is an AVO?
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What is an AVO? Know The Process, Steps and Implications

Violence, as vividly portrayed in fictional narratives, e.g., the chilling events of the Red Wedding in Game of Thrones or the indiscriminate brutality exhibited by the Mountain, can come from people we don't know or the people closest in our…
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Binding Financial Agreements: Protect Your Assets and The Future

Binding Financial Agreements These agreements can be executed prior to or during the marriage or de facto relationship or after the marriage or de facto relationship ends. They outline and address the financial and property divisions without…
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What is caveat on property? How to apply for it?

What is a caveat on a property? The literal meaning of the caveat is "warning". It is a legal notice placed on a property's title, alerting other parties of your interest in it despite not owning it yet. This is also known as an "unregistered…
Family Violence in Australia: Signs, Statistics, and Legal Support
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Family Violence in Australia: Signs, Statistics, and Legal Support

It's a Saturday night, and you are having family time with your spouse and children. You turn on the news, and a news story comes up: "Father of two murders his wife and children." Some reported he was a respectable businessman, and some…
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What is a Prenup? – How Is It Beneficial for You?

I have worked hard from my teenage years to adulthood to save money and build a stable financial future. When I was starting a new chapter, marriage, I was thinking about all the possibilities to protect my financial future with my partner.…