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How can an Intervention Order protect victims of abuse, and what are the consequences for breaches?
May 2, 2023
Under South Australian law, the Courts can take action against a person who causes fear of violence, intimidation, or harassment. The Intervention Orders (Prevention of Abuse) Act 2009 (SA) (the “Act”) identifies abuse in all its forms including: physical, emotional or psychological harm; denial of financial, social, or personal autonomy; property damage; and technology-facilitated stalking […]
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A prenuptial agreement can provide clarity around finances and property for couples
April 6, 2023
A prenuptial agreement, also known as a prenup or premarital agreement, is a legal document for couples who are planning to live together either as a married couple or in a de facto relationship. The agreement covers what will happen in the event the relationship breaks down through divorce or separation, with regards to the […]
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When it comes to estate planning, don't forget your medical and health care preferences
March 17, 2023
While many of us have a Will and a funeral plan - both of which come into effect after we die, less consideration is given to our pre-death. An Advance Care Directive allows individuals to set out in detail their wishes regarding future health care in the event they are unable to communicate or make […]
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How South Australia's Alcohol Interlock Scheme works and why it matters
March 1, 2023
Drink driving is a serious offence that puts lives at risk, and in South Australia, there are strict laws in place to deter drivers from getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol. One of the measures implemented to combat drink driving is the Alcohol Interlock Scheme. This blog explores what the Alcohol […]
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Generic legal documents are readily available online. So why engage the services of a lawyer?
February 15, 2023
Over the past few years there has been a boom in the online legal document business. You can now download a wide variety of legal documents off the internet including a will, a contract or lease - even a divorce form, for a fraction of the cost of engaging a lawyer to draft one. At […]
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The advantages of a beneficiary controlled testamentary trust Will
January 30, 2023
To provide your Primary Beneficiaries with the ability to take their inheritance in whichever way they choose, you might consider incorporating a Beneficiary Controlled Testamentary Trust (BCTT) into your Will. That way, after you die, a Primary Beneficiary can instruct the estate Executor to pay some (or all) of their inheritance, to any one or […]
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