Learn About Apprehended Violence Orders

Domestic violence is traumatic to a victim since they might feel threatened. A victim's life could be in danger because of another party, such as a relative or spouse. When another party threatens your children or property, you need to take legal action to stop the escalation of the matter. In some most instances, domestic violence cases have escalated into injuries or even death.  Apart from physical harm, domestic violence also causes psychological and emotional distress. [Read More]

Why Disclosure Is Even More Important in Real Estate Transactions

When a home is bought or sold in Australia, it is traditional to employ the services of a conveyancer. This individual will handle the necessary paperwork and be present at closing to ensure that all goes well for their client. However, the conveyancer can also be the eyes and ears of the customer during the entire process, and this may be particularly advantageous with regard to some new rules. Why is disclosure even more critical now during a real estate transaction? [Read More]

How to Contest a Will Based on a Family Maintenance Claim

The value of the relationship between two human beings can often be difficult to quantify. After all, it can be based on a range of criteria, like emotional connection or financial dependency. It can be especially difficult to define that relationship when one of the parties is no longer around and consequently, it can be very difficult to determine if the contents of a will are fair to the remaining individual. [Read More]

How To Handle Domestic Violence During the COVID 19 Lockdown

COVID-19 lockdown has increased the rate of family violence in Australia. It is attributed to the fact that couples have to spend more time indoors; therefore, increasing the probability of conflict. The excerpt below discusses how people in violent relationships can deal with domestic violence during the lockdown. What Is Domestic Violence? Most people presume that domestic violence consists of physical abuse and sexual assault. However; it also includes emotional, financial, social (isolation from close friends or family) and spiritual (preventing someone from practising their religion) abuse. [Read More]