Australian consumers are very fortunate – we have a fantastic Consumer Protection regime which is generally well enforced by the ACCC.
What we are beginning to discover however, is that the Consumer Protection legislation, at least at face value, has much wider-ranging application than just giving you protection when you buy some dodgy groceries or […]
For Family Law, the type of orders you have in place will determine what options you have in relation to enforcement.
Contravention Applications apply to parenting orders and can be made when one party alleges that the other has failed to comply with the orders. This is most frequent when one party does not allow […]
Parenting orders are a set of orders finalised by the court which detail the parenting arrangements for a child or children. They can be made either by consent or after a court hearing/trial.
The arrangements that parenting orders deal with include where the child is to live, the time the child will spend with each […]
If you and your partner have come to an agreement on division of property and now need to finalise the agreement, it is important to consider which option is most appropriate for your circumstances.
Financial Agreements are a good option to finalise the division of property without having to go to court as they do […]
A Parenting Plan is an informal written agreement between the parents of a child, setting out the parenting arrangements. Parenting Plans are designed to be a less formal process than court to document a parenting agreement.
For a Parenting Plan to be considered effective, it must be signed and dated by the parents of the […]
Injured workers often find themselves in a difficult financial situation. Not only are they struggling with the physical and psychological aspects of their injury but their ability to earn an income has been affected. Often they have a family to support and a reduction in income adds to the stress and anxiety already being felt.
Although the statistics for divorce suggest it is becoming more common nowadays, it is nevertheless a difficult time for those going through it. What follows is a (very) brief overview of what happens after a married couple separates and wants to divorce.
Have you been separated long enough?
Before a divorce application can be made, […]
If someone owes you money or has some of your property in their possession, there are a number of steps you can take to recover this – and going to Court sometimes isn’t the best first-up solution.
Firstly, in order to save costs, it may be appropriate to discuss the matter with the other person. […]
It may come as a surprise to some people, but except for a few necessary exceptions the police are subject to the same rules and obligations as every other citizen. When they exceed their powers or act outside their authority and other citizens are harmed the courts will provide an avenue for redress and in […]
It could be a battle of wills concerning parenting issues, a dispute with an insurer about payment for treatment in some workers compensation cases, or a negotiation process to resolve a common law claim. Maybe it’s a conflict within the workplace, or two business who are having a fight. Parties can become bogged down with […]