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If you intend to travel overseas with your child, you and your child will need a passport. This means that you will need the other parent’s consent to obtain a passport, writes Family Lawyer Charissa Duffy.
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“How do I know if my compensation offer is fair?” This is a common question that many people have after receiving an offer of compensation following a motor vehicle accident claim in South Australia. Personal Injury Lawyer Olla Kutieleh outlines what factors will influence the answer to this question and also provides a...
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The Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 (MRCA) provides an entitlement to claim for compensation for permanent impairment with respect to both accepted service related physical and psychological injuries, writes Military Lawyer Tim White.
The process to claim permanent impairment compensation via the MRCA for...
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TGB’s Barney Gask considers upcoming deadlines and ongoing considerations for workers compensation claims, including when a claim can be ‘closed’.
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TGB Partner Mal Byrne outlines the elements of the tort of false imprisonment and draws attention to the controversial current case of potential false imprisonment in relation to the asylum seekers held in the Manus Island Detention Centre in Papua New Guinea.
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Experienced Wills and Estates Law Firm TGB Lawyers discusses the often complex topic of superannuation and it’s impact on your estate.
This can be a difficult area.
The first thing to understand is that you do not own your superannuation – the trustees of the Super fund control it and any benefit is dealt with by them. ...
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When it comes to property settlement there are some common misconceptions about legal rights and the Court process which can be the cause of unwarranted stress and confusion for people going through separation and divorce.
TGB’s Family Law Team dispels five of those common misconceptions.
1. Divorce and property...
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What happens when a pop-icon dies without a Will? TGB’s Wills & Estates team answers this question and other more common questions related to intestacy (dying without a valid Will).
In the wake of the death of pop-icon ‘Prince’ it has been reported that he died without a valid Will. With an estate estimated...
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TGB’s Family Law Team discusses the legalities of international child custody in relation to the recent events in Lebanon, involving an Australian mother and the action taken to retrieve her child.
Most people would now be familiar with the recent media attention regarding the failed child recovery operation that took...
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