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Divorce property settlement agreements are agreements signed by both parties to a divorce to divide property and debts. These agreements are legally binding, so it is important to carefully consider the terms and ensure that they are in your best interests before signing. However, what happens if a spouse who owes debt tries to avoid […]
Author Archives: Derek Lo
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Sep
Sep
Generally speaking, if a friend drives your car illegally, the owner of the car is usually not legally liable. This is because the driver is considered the party to the illegal act, not the owner, when being prosecuted by the police. However, if the owner knows that the driver has dangerous driving behavior, and still […]
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Sep
Sep
In Australia, police have the power to search the public, but this power is limited. Under Australian law, police can only search in the following three situations: You consent to the search. The police have a search warrant. The police have reasonable grounds to suspect that you are carrying drugs. If the police ask to […]
Child Custody, Criminal Law, Family Law, News
Family violence charges don’t automatically mean lost custody. The court cares about one factor !
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Aug
Aug
In Australia, a domestic violence abuser does not necessarily lose custody of their children after a divorce.According to Australian law, the court will consider the best interests of the child when making a custody decision. Domestic violence, such as a husband abusing his wife or children, is never in the best interests of a child. […]
Intervention Order (IVO), News
Your partner got a restraining order against you. Do you need to move out?
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Aug
Aug
A restraining order is a legal order issued by a court, at the request of a party, that directs a defendant to refrain from engaging in certain conduct, in order to prevent the defendant from harassing, intimidating, or harming the plaintiff. In many cases, a restraining order will also require the defendant to stay a […]
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Aug
Aug
Many people think that you need a good reason to get a divorce, such as hiring a private investigator or proving that you are incompatible with your spouse. However, under Australian law, you do not need a good reason to file for divorce. In fact, the judge will only consider one thing: whether the marriage […]
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Aug
What is verbal assault? Verbal assault refers to using language to threaten or intimidate others. It is a form of abuse that can cause both physical and psychological harm to the victim. If you are experiencing verbal assault, it is essential to take steps to protect yourself. How to prove verbal assault? Proving verbal assault […]
Criminal Law, Drug Offence, News
Two things you must do if you are innocently caught with drugs by the police!
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Aug
Aug
If you are innocently caught with drugs by the police, you should remain silent and request a lawyer. You should not say anything until your lawyer arrives. Here are some things to do when questioned by the police: Remain silent: You have the right to remain silent, and you should not say anything until your […]
Commercial Law, Commercial Litigation, News
Not Registering Your Trademark Could Cost You Big! Here’s Why.
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Aug
Aug
What is a trademark? In simple terms, a trademark is a symbol used by manufacturers or businesses to distinguish their goods or services from those of others. For example, the “flying kangaroo” logo of Qantas, the Australian airline, is a trademark. For services, it is known as a service mark, such as the fast-food chain […]
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Aug
Aug
In Australia, in most cases, when parents divorce, children will be under joint custody rather than one parent obtaining full custody. This means both parents will share the responsibility of caring for the children, including their daily life, education, health, and recreational activities. When the court decides on child custody, the best interests of the […]