Elder Law: Retirement Village contracts - What are your rights?
Are you considering moving into a retirement village? Make sure you are aware of your rights before you sign a contract. Read More
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Cross-examination in Family Law Matters Involving Violence
New amendments to the Family Law Act have recently been passed that prevent perpetrators of family violence from questioning their victim during cross-examination in family law proceedings. This feature of the court process is traditionally feared by victims, and is found to be confronting and fraught with tension. Read More
The Christmas Present Nobody Wants: Divorce
Chaotic schedules, booze-fuelled functions and awkward family get-togethers are predictable happenings that mark the annual Christmas and New Year season. Unfortunately however, as the champagne fizz flattens, many people find that the festive holidays spell the end of their relationship. Read More
Elder Law: Moving into a Nursing Home
Moving into a Nursing Home is likely to be filled with emotions. At an age where residents are often vulnerable, it is important to ensure that any agreement with an aged care operator protects the resident’s rights and is fairly negotiated. Using a legal adviser can remove the emotion and provide families with peace of mind. Andersons Solicitors now spcialise in Elder Law, and can offer tailored legal advice that encompasses the review, negotiation and advice of nursing home agreements. Read More
Elder Law: Moving into a Retirement Village
Have you decided to move into a Retirement Village? There are a host of contractual, financial and legal issues that need to be considered when moving into a retirement village. Andersons Solicitors now specialises in Elder Law and can provide tailored legal advice that involves the review, negotiation and advice of retirement village contracts. Read More
Can you speak on a mobile phone whilst riding a bicycle?
In July 2018, the ABC reported on an incident where a cyclist in Perth was fined $400 for talking on their mobile phone. There was another incident report in Adelaide in 2016 when a bike rider was fined $140 for talking on their phone. Read More