Separation and divorce are more often than not very troubling and stressful times in a person’s life. To cut through the chaos, here is an approximate timeline to help guide you through separation to divorce. The divorce timeline can look like this: 1. Separation period: this period must last a minimum of a year from…
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Inheritance can be treated in different ways when it comes to splitting the asset pool. Some receive an inheritance during their relationship, some during the separation period, and some after the divorce is finalised. When an inheritance is received by a married person, it is likely they will naturally share it with their immediate family,…
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Our client had recently secured a position with a supermarket. She had reported for work at the supermarket and completed the formal paperwork. She was then handed a uniform and sent to the staff change room to put on her uniform. Having changed, she exited the change room and took one step onto a tiled…
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Our client was employed by a labour-hire company. He was sent out to various worksites to assist other companies. On this particular occasion, he had been sent to assist a civil contractor who had a contract to install various road drains. He was directed to assist workers install very heavy metal drain covers. To do…
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Superannuation is designed to provide for a person when they retire, and for many, it is a reflection on years of hard work. During the course of one’s working life a percentage of pay is deposited into a superannuation fund, and while that percentage may go largely unnoticed, it all adds up in the…
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This story by Andrew Woo (Lawyer and Migration Agent) illustrates that a permanent visa may not always be the answer to all migration options. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In early 2018, Andrew first met his clients who were in their 60’s in conference with their two children who had immigrated to Australia and led successful careers in…
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A will is an important document that outlines how you would like your personal estate to be distributed. A will not only communicates your final wishes but allows you to provide for your family and loved ones in the event of your death. When you create a will, it is not a matter of…
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Our client purchased a circular dropsaw from a reputable hardware store. The saw was only a few months old. Whilst working on a job, he needed to operate the saw. Whilst operating the saw, the head of the saw together with the spinning blade fell onto his hand. As a result of the accident, our…
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Many employees carry out their work completely unaware of workers compensation schemes and the legal rights available to them. When an employee is injured at work, they may be faced with 2 separate opportunities for compensation which can lead to some confusion. These separate types of compensation are workers compensation and work injury damages….
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The decision to end a marriage begins with separation. Separation generally occurs where both parties agree the marriage is over, or elsewhere one party communicates to the other that the marriage is at an end. A clear indication separation has occurred is where couples start living in separate houses; however, couples can still be…
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