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Australian law news

Law is an incredibly dynamic field. Each day you get to work and have to know what the new case law is, and what new legislation has been asked. The law is always changing to reflect our society's values more and to create a fair and equitable environment for us to live and work. Australia is lucky to have such a vibrant and open legal system and I feel lucky to be a participant in our legal system. This site is a collection of my thoughts and analysis into current and historical cases and interesting trends in legislation across the federal and state system.

A Guide on How to Purchase Property in a Retirement Village

Posted on May 5, 2021

Would you want to move into a retirement village? If you do, you require the help of a retirement village lawyer to help you through the property buying process. In the excerpt below, you will learn the reasons why you need a lawyer's help when buying property in a retirement village and the considerations to make when hiring this lawyer.  Why Do You Require the Services of a Retirement Village Lawyer? [Read More]

The Work Of Estate Planning Lawyers

Posted on February 8, 2021

An estate planning lawyer helps ensure the welfare of your immediate family and friends once you pass away. Additionally, he or she makes sure that your will meets the required standards and that it guides your executor and beneficiaries as they divide your assets.  Once you hire an estate planning lawyer, his or her immediate task is to help you create a will. The lawyer will need to establish your assets and know how you intend to distribute them. [Read More]

Do Both Parties Have to Agree to a Divorce?

Posted on October 20, 2020

Does it take two people to conduct an argument? This may seem an obvious question, but it may often come up during divorce proceedings and especially if one party is not so keen on the whole idea. What will happen, therefore, if one of the individuals is in opposition and does not want to proceed with the dissolution? What the Law Says Nothing in the Family Law Act says that both parties have to file a petition for divorce. [Read More]

A Guide On Breach Of Contract

Posted on May 22, 2020

A breach of contract happens when a party does not fulfil their responsibilities in a contract. It occurs due to their negligence or unavoidable occurrences such as accidents that limit the party's ability to honour the agreement. Read the excerpt below to learn more about the breach of contract and how you can avoid such situations. How To Avoid Breach of Contract Avoid contract breaching by ensuring the contract meets the minimum legal requirements. [Read More]