If you are entering into an employment contract, do you know what should be included? If you are an employer and using an old contract, should it be reviewed first? It is clear contracts should be individually structured to meet the needs of those involved and in reality, both employer and employee should seek legal… Read More
A concerns notice is a process available in defamation law under the Defamation Act 2005 (NSW) (‘the Act’). A concerns notice is sent to a person who has made defamatory statements, giving them an opportunity to respond and make amends. They might, for example, offer to retract the statements or issue a public apology. In… Read More
If you and your partner separate, you must consider what will happen to the property you own and how it will be divided between the two of you. The process of deciding what assets, financial resources and liabilities to divide is known as a property settlement. Property settlements can be done between parties have been… Read More
The Legal Implications of Partner Separation When a relationship breaks down, there are significant legal implications to consider. The legal consequences of a partner separation differ from divorce to de facto relationships, and are impacted by your living circumstances. What is the definition of ‘separation’? ‘Separation’ in family law is defined as the bringing to… Read More
Keeping Pets in Strata Schemes – Can You Have Pets in an Apartment? Have you ever been forced to choose between keeping your pet and living in a strata building? You are not alone. Australia has one of the highest household rates of pet ownership in the world, and yet more and more Australians are… Read More