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Dog bites sustained from an unprovoked attack, may entitle victims to make a claim for compensation
September 20, 2019
An unprovoked dog attack can be a frightening and traumatic ordeal for victims, with an injured person often suffering both physical and psychological injuries. Unfortunately, these dog attacks are an all-too-frequent occurrence in our community resulting in hundreds of hospitalisations in South Australia each year. The injuries can result in not only pain and suffering, […]
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The high price to be paid for using a mobile phone whilst driving
August 15, 2019
I just received a $534 fine for using my mobile phone whilst driving. It’s so expensive, can it be right?   The short answer is yes. The South Australian Government recently announced a raft of increases to fines for offences relating to speeding, mobile phone use and drink or drug-driving. These penalties took effect on […]
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Intervention orders explained
July 24, 2019
My domestic partner has made allegations of assault against me. I now have an intervention order placed upon me. What happens next? When an allegation of abuse occurs, the Police, based upon reasonable suspicion, will serve the accused with an intervention order. These orders can vary, but usually prevent the accused having contact with, or […]
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South Australian Motorists Cop Significant Increases To Fines For Driving Offences
June 28, 2019
Image courtesy govnews.com.au   The South Australian Government has recently announced a raft of increases to fines for speeding, mobile phone use whilst behind the wheel and drink or drug-driving. Whilst low-range speeding fines will only rise by 1.7 per cent, fines for people caught excessively speeding are set to soar. For example, motorists clocked […]
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Act quickly if your former partner or spouse is selling their investment property and trying to keep the proceeds.
June 12, 2019
When a couple seperate, the division of assets can be a contentious area to resolve - especially if an asset such as an investment property is only in one person's name. If your name is not on the title or on the loan/mortgage, the sale could go ahead without your knowledge or consent. That could […]
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Mediation can help separating couples negotiate care of children and asset division.
May 30, 2019
Couples today are increasingly utilising mediation over going to court, as a means to sort out disagreements about the care arrangements of children and the division of assets. Whilst mediation is nothing new Gabrielle Canny of Adelaide's InDaily claims a record 83% of couples are now achieving a settlement through an SA family mediation service. […]
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