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Charged With a Criminal Offence in NSW: What Happens at Court?
Being charged with a criminal offence can be stressful, particularly if you have never attended court before. Understanding the process can help you prepare and avoid decisions that may affect your case. Most criminal proceedings in New South Wales begin in the Local...
Coercive Control Offences in New South Wales
Coercive control became a criminal offence in New South Wales on 1 July 2024. The offence addresses repeated or continuous abusive behaviour directed by an adult towards a current or former intimate partner, where the behaviour is intended to coerce or control that...
Is Property Divided 50/50 After Separation in Australia?
After a marriage or de facto relationship ends, people commonly ask whether their property will automatically be divided equally. The short answer is no. Australian family law does not begin with a presumption that each party is entitled to 50% of the property. There...
Do I Need an Immigration Lawyer for an Australian Visa Application?
You are not legally required to use a lawyer when applying for an Australian visa. Some applicants successfully prepare and lodge straightforward applications themselves. However, Australia’s migration legislation is complex and visa requirements change frequently. An...
What Happens to a Family Business After Separation?
When separating parties own or operate a business, the property settlement can involve more than dividing a house, savings and superannuation. The business may represent a significant source of income and wealth. It may also have employees, customers, creditors,...
Are We in a De Facto Relationship? What Australian Family Law Considers
Moving in with a partner does not automatically create a de facto relationship. Conversely, a couple does not necessarily avoid being in a de facto relationship merely because they maintain separate finances or spend periods living apart. Under Australian family law,...
Charged With a Criminal Offence in NSW: What Happens at Court?
Being charged with a criminal offence can be stressful, particularly if you have never attended court before. Understanding the process can help you prepare and avoid decisions that may affect your case. Most criminal proceedings in New South Wales begin in the Local...
Coercive Control Offences in New South Wales
Coercive control became a criminal offence in New South Wales on 1 July 2024. The offence addresses repeated or continuous abusive behaviour directed by an adult towards a current or former intimate partner, where the behaviour is intended to coerce or control that...
Is Property Divided 50/50 After Separation in Australia?
After a marriage or de facto relationship ends, people commonly ask whether their property will automatically be divided equally. The short answer is no. Australian family law does not begin with a presumption that each party is entitled to 50% of the property. There...