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Australian law news

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.

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]

Preparing for a home purchase: is your credit score good enough?

Posted on September 26, 2018

When preparing to purchase a home, you will most likely need the assistance of a mortgage in order to finance your home ownership. When applying for a mortgage, most conveyancing lenders will want to evaluate how likely you are to make timely repayments. Indeed, lenders want to minimise the risk of mortgage defaults, which can be quite costly to their operations. One of the metrics that determines your creditworthiness is your credit score. [Read More]

Making a Will? Five Things That Many People Forget

Posted on August 13, 2018

Most people understand how to create a last will and testament. They know that they have to give their possessions to friends, family members or to a good cause and they take steps to draw up this document in a timely fashion. However, it's not quite as simple as that, especially if you want to avoid any confusion after you pass away. Why should you include some additional paragraphs, to make sure that nothing is left to chance in your will? [Read More]