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10 Do’s At Your Initial Consultation

Your initial consultation with a lawyer can be one of the most important meetings you will have with them. It is a first meeting which will let you both know whether you are the right fit and can work together. Here are 10 tips to make sure you get the most out of it:...

Is your claim falling on deaf ears?

The Workers Compensation Commission (now the Personal Injury Commission) recently heard a worker’s claim for compensation for loss of hearing as a consequence of exposure to noise in her employment with Darrell Lea Chocolates Pty Ltd. The worker commenced work with...

Market Appraisals v Property Valuations

What is the difference between a Market Appraisal and a Property Valuation? For solicitors to advise separating couples as to what their property entitlements are likely to be, it is essential to know “what’s in the pot”. This means the assets and liabilities of the...

The Federal Circuit Court and Family Court merger

In Family law, matters are dealt by both the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court. For families going through disputes that require adjudication by the court, it is hard to know where exactly to begin, and the different rules and procedures that...

Dog attack. Rights and responsibilities

If a dog has attacked or injured a person or animal, the owner of the dog may be liable to pay damages for veterinary bills, medical bills, costs to personal property and possibly the replacement of the animal. This liability may, however, be affected if the dog was...

When do your kids get to decide who they want to live with?

Legally speaking, children cannot choose where they want to live until they turn 18 years old. In reality however, as children get older, the Court will give more weight to their wishes about which parent they want to live with. In assessing how much weight to place...