The family law courts has confirmed that they are to be treated as property and, perhaps unsurprisingly, not in the same way as children.
Charlotte Paterson
Do I have to keep paying the mortgage and rates now that we’ve separated?
During the early stages of separation it can be difficult to know what each party should be paying for, such as mortgage, rates and utilities.
Property settlements under the Family Law Act 1975 where one party has entered into an aged care facility
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With life expectancy increasing and the aging population on the rise, more people are entering nursing homes.
Caveats and Family Law
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A recent decision of the Supreme Court of New South Wales has found that a Family Court Order giving a party a right to proceeds of sale of a property is not a caveatable interest, and parties who lodge caveats…
Changes to Double Jeopardy Laws in Queensland
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The State Government has changed double jeopardy laws to allow persons previously acquitted of offences to be recharged for the same or similar offences if there is new and compelling evidence.
Employer Obligation to Maintain Equipment
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The recent Supreme Court decision of Verney v The Mac Services Group Pty Ltd highlights the need for employers to maintain tools and equipment so as to avoid exposing workers to unnecessary risks of injury.
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