Separation from a partner can be difficult and challenging. It also comes with added financial stress and uncertainty. In some circumstances, a spouse might be entitled to a spousal maintenance order. What is a spousal maintenance order? The courts have the power to make an order requiring one spouse to maintain the other spouse […]
New mobile phone detection cameras On 15 October 2019 the New South Wales parliament passed the Road Transport Amendment (Mobile Phone Detection) Bill 2019. The Bill amends the Road Transport Act (NSW) 2013 with respect to mobile phone use offences. The bill inserts into the Road Transport Act (NSW) 2013 section 139B Which authorises the […]
In a marriage or de-facto relationship, lottery wins acquired during the marriage and after separation can be part of the matrimonial pool available for distribution during property settlement under the Family Law Act 1975. The most important question is by whom the contribution was made. Contribution of both parties If both parties receive a source […]
If you are subjected to a search by a police officer, you may find it daunting and uncomfortable. However, it may be useful to understand your rights when this occurs and the circumstances when a police officer is allowed to conduct a search. In New South Wales the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 […]
After the police have charged an individual, they then need to decide whether they will allow that individual to leave the police station or whether they will keep that individual detained until any such hearing date. Bail means being allowed to go free notwithstanding that you have been charged with an offence. Show Cause In […]
What is a default judgement? Default judgement occurs when the Court makes a judgement against the defendant without having a hearing in Court because the defendant did not file a defence to the statement of claim. On what basis can a default judgement be set aside? Rule 36.16(2) of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 […]
There are three discrete categories of breach of contract which gives rise to a right to terminate. One such category is a breach of an “essential term”. What is an essential term? A term is said to be “essential” when it is of such importance to the party receiving a contractual promise that […]
Breach of an ADVO: An Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) may be breached if the person against whom the ADVO is issued (the defendant) does something that the ADVO does not allow. All ADVOs must contain the mandatory orders. These orders prevent the defendant in the ADVO from: Stalking, intimidating, harassing or damaging property of […]
If you have attended the NSW Local Court for a Criminal Matter and/or an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) and you are unhappy about the decision made by the Magistrate in your case, you may wish to consider an appeal to a higher Court. The Crimes (Appeal and Review) Act 2001 (the Act) provides the […]
Conveyancing refers to the legal process of transferring propertyownership from one person to another. The legal process requires the buyer and the seller to engage in a coordinated step-by-step process. Purchasing or selling a property is an exciting experience however it can also be very daunting. As a buyer, you carry the burden of ensuring […]
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