It’s no secret that the family law courts are congested, slow and expensive. Alternative dispute resolution processes, such as family mediation, provide a solution for families affected by separation or divorce outside of the court system. What is family mediation? Formal family mediation involves disputing parties and a family mediator or family dispute resolution (FDR)…
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Our client immigrated from overseas in the 70’s. On arrival, she set about securing employment, learning English and bringing up her young family. She was able to obtain a job as a process worker which meant working very long hours on a process line. For the last twenty-six years, she worked for one company. She…
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Our client worked in the mining industry. He loved being underground working long hours with a great team. With a young family to support, our client transferred to a different work group in order to earn more money and have more quality time with his family. Unfortunately, his new work group did not make him…
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Andrew Woo, Immigration Lawyer/Registered Migration Agent, discusses the recent important policy changes to the health requirement and their implications for those with medical conditions applying for Australian visas. The Department of Home Affairs has recently amended its policy guidelines in respect of the health requirements, namely Public Interest Criterion (PIC) 4005 and PIC 4007 in…
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Our client worked in a permanent part-time position as a shop assistant with a large supermarket chain. On this particular day, she had entered the store to clock-on for work. As she walked through the store, she turned to acknowledge a greeting from her boss. As she said her hellos, she unfortunately stood on a…
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Our client worked as a community support worker. Her job required her to visit various clients to assist them with their care. She would attend her clients’ homes. There she carried out various domestic cleaning services at the home like dusting, scrubbing showers and toilets, vacuuming and making the home neat and tidy. She also…
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Most children are born risk-takers, and the school playground or buzzing classroom presents a ‘perfect storm’ for adventurous little ones, oblivious to the laws of gravity. Grazed knees and bumps to the head are all too common, but when an accident results in a serious injury, parents may wonder how it was allowed to happen…
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Our client lived in country NSW. Being in her early 80s, she was fiercely independent. She lived alone, enjoyed her garden, meeting friends and walking everywhere. She enjoyed visiting her local club to catch up with her friends. On this particular occasion, she was being driven home with others in the club’s courtesy bus. With…
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Injuries that prevent a person from working or earning an income can be devastating and cause considerable concern for what the future holds. TPD claims, or total and permanent disability claims, are a form of insurance offered by most superannuation funds, which provide a lump sum of financial support that covers medical expenses and loss…
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Providing for your family and loved ones is a big responsibility. Many people spend their lives ensuring their loved ones have a roof over their heads, but adequately providing for your family continues even after your working life comes to an end. Carefully planning how your assets will be distributed in the event of your…
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