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Your Agreement with your lawyer

Your lawyer should: You are in charge, your lawyer should make that clear You have a right to know the possible outcomes of your legal matter.  Sometimes your lawyer will need to tell you that the outcome you seek is not possible.  This might be for reasons of law or...
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Who can qualify for Legal Aid

LEGAL AID NSW Not everyone qualifies, but if you have a legal problem and you have insufficient funds, give us a call and discuss your options. We are registered on the NSW Legal Aid panels: Criminal matters, and Family law matters. Legal Aid NSW can only assist you...
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Should I consider bankruptcy?

 What does it mean if I go into bankruptcy? You will have a trustee that will manage your bankruptcy Bankruptcy may affect your income, employment and business Bankruptcy does not release you from all debts It affects your ability to travel overseas Your name...
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FAMILY LAW

The scope of Family Law is very wide; Is the process expensive?  YES IT CAN BE, it’s best to try to settle things amicably. Must we go to court or can we settle things privately? Must I use a lawyer?  NO, but it’s wise to do so. Separation and divorce Must we go to...

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CRIMINAL LAW

Do you understand the meaning of crime? DON’T BE A BUSH LAWYER, GET ADVICE. The first thing you should know is that you do not need to answer Police questions. The only time you must go to the Police station is if you are arrested. It is best to give Police your name...

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INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION

International adoption or Intercountry adoption is a formal process that occurs when an Australian citizen or permanent resident, who is residing in Australia, adopts a child from another country through the authorities in their Australian state or territory. The...

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WHAT IS AN AVO?

An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is an order made by a court to protect a person from violence, intimidation or harassment from the person who makes you fear for your safety An AVOs say that the other person must not assault, harass, threaten, stalk, or intimidate...

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WHAT RECORDS SHOULD YOU KEEP FOR EMPLOYEES

WHAT RECORDS SHOULD YOU KEEP FOR EMPLOYEES?You’re legally required to keep some records for 7 years, such as:employee details including information about pay, leave and hours of workreimbursements of work-related expensesworkers compensation insurance for each...

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STEPS IN ESTABLISHING AN AUSTRALIAN COMPANY

Is a company right for you? Choosing a company name How will your company operate? Do you need a company constitution, or will you use the Replaceable Rules? There are strict duties on directors. Understand your obligations as a company officeholder. Get consent from...

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