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Family Law
March 4, 2024

You've Decided to Separate, Now What?

Deciding to separate is usually a challenging and emotional decision. There is usually a lot of uncertainty, especially in the early stages. Every separation is different, with some being quite...

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Wills and Estates
March 4, 2024

When is the Right Time to Make a Will?

There is never necessarily a bad time to make a will, but many people leave this until later in life. Often, this is because people don't think anything bad will...

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Criminal Law
June 28, 2023

The differences between theft, robbery, and burglary, and the associated penalties if convicted of an offence

Crimes against property, such as theft, robbery, and burglary, are serious offences that can have significant legal consequences. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they have distinct definitions and...

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Injury Law
June 22, 2023

Debunking common myths about injury law claims

Experiencing a motor vehicle accident or a slip, trip, and fall incident can have severe physical, emotional, and psychological consequences, as well as a significant financial impact. In such situations,...

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Police and Traffic Matters
May 23, 2023

Changes to drink-driving laws could see sober drivers being convicted of an offence

South Australia recently changed its drink-driving laws, controversially allowing individuals to be convicted of drink-driving, even if they were sober at the time they were behind the wheel of a...

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Dispute Resolution
May 18, 2023

The pitfalls of lending money to a friend or relative

Lending money to a friend or relative can be a risky proposition, and there are several potential pitfalls to consider before making such a loan. Some of the common pitfalls...

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Criminal Law
May 2, 2023

How can an Intervention Order protect victims of abuse, and what are the consequences for breaches?

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...

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Family Law
April 6, 2023

A prenuptial agreement can provide clarity around finances and property for couples

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...

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Wills and Estates
March 17, 2023

When it comes to estate planning, don't forget your medical and health care preferences

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...

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Police and Traffic Matters
March 1, 2023

How South Australia's Alcohol Interlock Scheme works and why it matters

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...

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Commercial and Company Law
February 15, 2023

Generic legal documents are readily available online. So why engage the services of a lawyer?

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...

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Wills and Estates
January 30, 2023

The advantages of a beneficiary controlled testamentary trust Will

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....

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