Family Law
Do Prenups Work in Australia? Everything You Need to Know About Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements can provide different things depending on the law in your part of the world, but do prenups work in Australia? In this article
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Child Custody
Parental Rights & Parental Responsibility Australia
Parental Rights vs Parental Responsibility: What Do These Terms Mean & When Do They Apply Legally Parental rights or responsibility? When it comes to child
Family Law
Mistress Laws Give Some Lovers Same Rights as De facto Partners
The following article was reported online at Ninemsn on Sunday, 22 May 2011. It concerned the recent Family Court decision of Jonah v White [2011] FamCA 221.
Family Law
What to Expect from the Family Court Process in Australia
What Happens in Family Court Proceedings and How They Work? The family court process and systems aim to find solutions that resolve disputes through negotiation,
Property Settlement
Separation & Property: Who Gets the House in a Divorce?
“Who Gets the House in Divorce” & Other Common Questions About Separation & Property Settlement When it comes to divorce, there are a lot of
Workers Compensation
Compensation Law & Workers Rights NSW
Your Guide to Workers Compensation Law in NSW Employment law regarding workers’ rights and compensation legislation can be confusing, but as a worker, it’s important
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An Overview of COMCARE
A Brief Overview of the Commonwealth Workers Compensation System If you are a Commonwealth Employee, then your workers compensation rights are governed by the Safety, Rehabilitation
Workers Compensation
Compensation for Domestic Assistance after a Work Injury
What many injured workers do not know is that if they are injured at work, and as a result of that injury it is reasonably
Workers Compensation
Section 78 Notices – What the Workers Compensation Insurer Must Tell You
Have you received a section 78 notice regarding your workers compensation claim stating your claim is being rejected? While this is disheartening, it is not
Family Law
Commercial Surrogacy Laws in Australia
The current surrogacy scandal concerning the parents of baby Gammy has again placed the spotlight on Australia’s out-of-date surrogacy laws. Generally in Australia commercial surrogacy is illegal
Family Law
Australian Domestic Violence Register
In an attempt to address the alarmingly high rate of domestic violence in Australia, it may soon be possible to look up the records of domestic
Workers Compensation
Multiple Claims Allowed for Section 66 Lump Sum Damages
The Workers Compensation Commission has recently reaffirmed its position that the 2012 amendments to the Workers Compensation Act do not apply to a worker who has made