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Why you shouldn’t put off preparing your Will
Preparing a will is an important step in ensuring that your loved ones are taken care of after you pass away. Unfortunately, many people put off preparing a will for a variety of reasons. In this blog, we will discuss why you shouldn't put off preparing a will and the...
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I was accused of [xx], what can I do?
An allegation made against you in relation to criminal offending is just that. Human nature often tells us that we should be frank with the police and tell our side of the story. In criminal investigations this really is the exception rather than the rule. It is for...
Is information I share with my lawyer confidential?
The short answer to that question is generally, yes. A lawyer’s duty of confidence to their client arises from contract, equity and professional conduct rules. Your lawyer must not disclose confidential information acquired during their engagement with you to any...
The Lighthouse Project: How the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court are Working to Better Assist Families Experiencing Family Violence
The Lighthouse Project is an innovative initiative of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia to better protect parties and children involved in family law proceedings who are experiencing family violence and/or other safety...
Copyright ownership under “Work for Hire” contracts
When businesses engage a service resulting in copyright material, for instance, a graphic designer, computer programmer, copywriter or artist they often fail to secure ownership of the copyright which can result in unexpected outcomes. For example: - a café...
Why don’t we just use plain English for wills?
There are a number of reasons we do not use what would be referred to as “plain English” in our wills. The term plain English generally means a move away from “legalese”, with an emphasis on old-fashioned words combined with a lot of Latin. We regularly review the...
Can my sperm donor have parental rights?
These days it is not uncommon for single women or same a sex couples to seek assistance to start a family. Whilst some turn to adoption, others use means of artificial insemination via a sperm donor. Some use formal avenues such as Sperm Banks whilst others call on...
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