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Law is an incredibly dynamic field. Each day you get to work and have to know what the new case law is, and what new legislation has been asked. The law is always changing to reflect our society's values more and to create a fair and equitable environment for us to live and work. Australia is lucky to have such a vibrant and open legal system and I feel lucky to be a participant in our legal system. This site is a collection of my thoughts and analysis into current and historical cases and interesting trends in legislation across the federal and state system.

A Guide On Breach Of Contract

Posted on May 22, 2020

A breach of contract happens when a party does not fulfil their responsibilities in a contract. It occurs due to their negligence or unavoidable occurrences such as accidents that limit the party's ability to honour the agreement. Read the excerpt below to learn more about the breach of contract and how you can avoid such situations. How To Avoid Breach of Contract Avoid contract breaching by ensuring the contract meets the minimum legal requirements. [Read More]

3 Factors to Consider Before Migrating to Another Country

Posted on October 17, 2019

The world has many great cities and countries, which make it quite a challenge to decide on the ideal destination. If you are looking for a perfect country overseas to move to, then you will have to carry out thorough research. Moving abroad is more than packing a bag and booking a flight.  The process is not easy, but you can organize a few things to make your relocation straightforward. The key is to plan and look for a reliable immigration lawyer to facilitate your application for travel documents such as a visitor visa. [Read More]

Why the Kids Must Be Front and Centre Following a Separation

Posted on May 21, 2019

When two adults who were previously in a relationship find that they have drifted apart, then in an ideal world they will settle their differences, make appropriate arrangements and move on. This is often easier said than done, however, and disagreements can often lead to a protracted and unpleasant division. Still, if there were no children involved then there's less pressure to come to a conclusion because, in this situation, the law is particularly clear. [Read More]

Two Situations Where You Shouldn't Carry Out the Conveyancing Process Yourself

Posted on November 1, 2018

Buying a property can leave a very large dent in your bank account. Because of this, you might be considering doing the conveyancing work yourself instead of hiring a solicitor to take care of this element of the property purchasing process, as this could potentially save you money. However, there are many situations in which this is not a good approach to take. Here are two such situations. You are extremely busy [Read More]