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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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Warning on negative consequences to court funding
May 16, 2019
Chief Justice Chris Kourakis has recently commented on the negative impacts potential funding cuts would have on the Youth Court SA. For comments from the SA Law Society on this topic please follow link: https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/politics/25650-sa-law-society-backs-warnings-on-state-s-court-funding?utm_source=LawyersWeekly&utm_campaign=16_05_19&utm_medium=email&utm_content=3 For advice and assistance with a Child Protection/Families SA matter please contact on 84474466 *This information is current at the […]
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When setting up a new business, it is important to obtain legal advice on a commercial lease
April 9, 2019
As a business owner and tenant, a commercial lease will be one of your business’ most important contracts. It imposes legal and financial obligations on you over a period of years, and your landlord will be one of your most well secured creditors. If, in the future you ever wish to sell your business, a […]
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How to register to receive maintenance from your former spouse or partner
March 22, 2019
There are two main types of maintenance; child maintenance (also known as “child support”), and spousal or de facto partner maintenance (ie. “alimony”). You can apply for child support online via your myGov account.  For further information, contact the Department of Human Services on 131 272 or visit their website: www.humanservices.gov.au. It is worth noting that […]
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