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 who aren’t biological parents, such as grandparents, extended family members, or legal guardians, to seek child support. To qualify for […]
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 offenses without recording the conviction. This saves the eligible individuals from the long-term repercussions that a criminal record […]
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 before we explain how you can file an application to vary or revoke an AVO form. What is an AVO? […]
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 relationship Able to freely consent to the marriage Bigamy occurs when an individual […]
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 kavalactones, which calms the mind and body when consumed. Is it Legal to Consume […]
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 circles. While the realm of Westeros presents a fictional landscape of unchecked violence, individuals within […]
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 going to court. Purpose of binding financial agreement: The versatility of Binding Financial Agreements (BFAs) makes them helpful […]
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 interest“. Filing a caveat against a property serves as a […]
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 said he was a nice guy. Nobody saw it coming. Gold Coast […]