10 tips to save you time, money and emotion during a separation and divorce
This blog outlines our top 10 tips to save you time, money and emotion when dealing with a recent separation and divorce.
What can I do if I am bullied at work? Workers prosecuted and fined for bullying an apprentice
Recently, Safe Work SA successfully prosecuted two employees of an electrical business who had bullied a young apprentice. The SA Employment Court found these two workers guilty,...
I am in a same-sex de facto relationship - do I need a Will?
Having a Will is especially important if you are in a same-sex, de facto relationship. In this situation, if you don’t have a Will, it is quite possible that your partner will not...
Workers compensation for psychiatric injuries
The recent decision of the Full Court of the Supreme Court in the case of The State of South Australia (Department for Education) v Van Hattem (No 2) has provided a timely...
Protecting your interest: lodging a caveat on your ex partner's property
After a separation, you may want to protect any interest you have in your ex-partner’s property. A caveat is a way that you can record your interest in that property on the...
Force Majeure and Frustration of Contracts
The Coronavirus (‘COVID-19’) pandemic has caused an unprecedented impact on society and the economy. Extensive protective measures implemented by Governments have created an...
Chronology of marriage equality and social rights in Australia
The past decade alone has seen significant changes in laws surrounding treatment and discrimination of the LGBTIQ+ community. This blog outlines the timeline of marriage equality...
Full Federal Court confirms casual employees are entitled to paid leave
In a decision published on Wednesday 20 May 2020, the Full Federal Court found that Robert Rossato – a “casual” worker engaged by a labour hire company, WorkPac Pty Ltd to work at...
Trials by technology in family law - the traditional vs virtual courtroom
The courts are now conducting hearings in family law matters as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions. In this blog, we discuss whether clients are put at a disadvantage if their...
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