Can you claim “deceit & misrepresentation” for paternity fraud?
What is “paternity fraud”? Paternity fraud refers to when a mother misidentifies a man as the biological father of her child. The mother may know the man is not the father of her child, or she may simply suspect he may not be the father of her child. The man is generally listed on the […]
What is the law regarding preventing the course of justice in New South Wales?
The police may charge a person with “Preventing the Course of Justice” where it finds that he/she is doing an act which is obstructing, preventing or defeating the course of justice or the administration of the law. An attempt to bribe the police or a judicial officer, falsely swear or declare that another person was […]
Affray and violent public disorder law in New South Wales
Indian community representatives have condemned a brawl in Harris Park that occurred on Friday, 28 August 2020 around 10:00 pm. It is reported that nearly 40 men arrived on Wigram Street in Harris Park before the fight spilled onto the road, stalling traffic, and members of the two groups started hurling insults and exchanging blows. […]
How Do I Prove I’m Separated Under One Roof?
If a married couple has separated and wishes to file for divorce, the Court must be satisfied that under section 48 of the Family Law Act 1975: Although there is a requirement that parties need to be separated for a period of 12 months before filing for divorce, there is no requirement for parties to live apart after […]
FAMILY CONTRIBUTIONS, WINDFALLS AND LOTTERY GAINS
In a divorce or a breakdown of de-facto relationships, often disputes arise about property. The parties to the dispute can either come to an agreement about the distribution of the property or can make an application to the Court to determine the dispute about division of the matrimonial assets. Section 4(1) of the Family Law Act […]
APPREHENDED VIOLENCE ORDERS IN NEW SOUTH WALES
WHAT IS AN APPREHENDED VIOLENCE ORDERS? An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is an order made by the Court to restrict the defendant from contacting or from doing certain things to the applicant or the Person in Need of Protection (PINOP). There are mainly two types of AVO’s, they are: Apprehended Domestic Violence Order An order […]
WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED A REDUNDANCY LETTER FROM YOUR EMPLOYER?
The current pandemic has caused several businesses to change the way they conduct their business. While some have shut down, others have restructured their teams. It is but natural in such restructuring for some jobs to be made redundant. If you have received a redundancy notification letter from your employer, you might have a case […]
Mid Range Drink Driving Law and Penalties in New South Wales
A 21-year-old off-duty Sutherland Constable was driving a BMW involved in a six-car crash in Princes Highway at Blakehurst. It was alleged that the Constable underwent a breath test which resulted positive and allegedly, a reading of 0.126. The Constable was subsequently charged with driving with a mid-range PCA. The Constable’s licence has been suspended […]
Escaping Police Pursuit
As reported by NSW Police News, a 48-year-old man was charged after allegedly ramming a police vehicle in Padstow, Sydney in late July 2020. Bankstown Traffic and Highway Patrol officers witnessed a person driving a Nissan Patrol utility on the road who allegedly drove over the median strip and onto the opposite lane. The officers […]
Pimples are not an excuse to disobey mandatory mask wearing laws in Victoria
The Victorian government has implemented the rule that all Victorians must wear a face covering when they leave home, no matter where they live. The rule came into effect from 11:59pm on Sunday 2 August 2020 due to increasing concerns about the number of COVID-19 cases in Victoria. The government has stated that wearing a […]