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When the topic of divorce or separation pops up, a term you might come across is spousal maintenance. This term might seem overly legal and technical, but at its core it’s about fairness and support. Let’s unravel this concept together, so it’s easy for everyone to understand. What Is Spousal Maintenance? Spousal maintenance...
Read moreAfter a withering court judgement, Bruce Lehrmann joins a long list of people who risked a defamation trial but lost, writes Morry Bailes AM in his latest Opinion Piece for InDaily. Bruce Lehrmann leaves the Federal Court after Monday’s rape defamation judgment. Photo: AAP After Bruce Lehrmann’s comprehensive defamation...
Read moreIf a previous injury or condition is made worse by your working activities, then the answer is “yes” – you should claim work cover! Aggravation claims Whether your claim ought to be accepted will ultimately come down to the medical evidence, and whether an ‘aggravation’ can be established. Too often we...
Read moreA State Voice polling station on the state’s west coast. Photo: Thomas Kelsall/InDaily In his most recent Opinion Piece written for InDaily, TGB Senior Lawyer & Business Advisor shares his views about South Australia’s First Nations Voice to Parliament. https://www.indaily.com.au/opinion/2024/04/05/listening-out-for-impact-of-the-state-voice With...
Read moreEntering the world of family law can feel like trying to solve a complex puzzle, especially when it comes to understanding how contributions are assessed during separation proceedings. Fear not! We’re here to demystify this topic and explain it in a way that’s easy for anyone to grasp. What Are Contributions? In...
Read moreThis heading probably sounds way too far-fetched to be real, but unfortunately, this really did happen! An extraordinary case was recently heard in a Sydney court which saw a man being charged with interference with a corpse after cutting the ear off his dead brother. How is this relevant and why are we sharing about it? Well...
Read moreKey estate planning documents When it comes to estate planning, there are three key documents that everyone should have! They are: Will Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) Advance Care Directive (SA) (ACD) – and its equivalent: Advance Personal Plan (NT), Enduring Guardian (WA) and Advance Health Directive (QLD). Your assets...
Read moreA number of changes have been made impacting Advance Care Directives in South Australia. We outline what these changes are, and how this might impact you. Firstly, what is an Advance Care Directive? If you are aged 18 years or older, an Advance Care Directive enables you to give clear legal directions about your future health...
Read moreYou may have heard or read about the Greens’ new “Right to Disconnect” laws that have recently passed through Parliament. There has been lots of chatter from both workers and employers about these changes, so we thought it might be useful to step through in simple terms, what these changes are, their potential...
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