Getting arrested in Sydney can be a stressful and confusing experience. Many people feel scared because they do not know what will happen next. Understanding the process can help you…
This is the most frequent question I get asked by our clients. With smartphones and tablets, it is tempting for people to record private conversations on their mobile phones and/or tablets. Well in short, the answer is NO, it is NOT Legal in absence of consent (express or implied). Even possessing or keeping a record of a private conversation and publishing or distributing
What is a Power of Attorney? A general power of attorney is a legal document that allows you (the principal) to nominate one or more persons (referred to as attorneys)…
Did you know that if your claim for compensation fails against insurance company, you will have to pay their legal costs? In litigation, there is no such thing as guaranteed win and the general rule is that “costs follow the event”. Our client engaged services of “XYZ” law firm to act on their personal injury matter on a “No Win No Fee basis”.
Every Solicitor is required by law to inform their clients about their rights and how they are going to charge for their service. This is called 'disclosure'. A solicitor must inform you in writing about the costs of the work (if estimated to be more than $750) and the expenses that you have to pay.
People often want to know the ways to protect their existing assets before entering into a relationship or before getting married. It is advisable to discuss this with your partner…
The primary function of insurance is to provide financial protection against the adverse consequences of events. The concept prohibits the insured to make a profit from his/her loss. If the contract allows the insured to make a profit, it is probably a wager, not an insurance contract.
SUPERANNUATION OR “SUPER” Your superannuation is probably one of your largest assets and very few people give proper consideration as to what happens to your Super in the event of your death. The payment of your Super is governed by the terms of the Trustee of the relevant Superfund. You provide formal written direction to your Superfund directing them who you want your Super balance paid to. The Trustee is legally bound to pay to nominated beneficiary.
Research has shown that alcohol affects different people in different ways and two people who drink same amount of alcohol can have different BACs. One should not attempt to guess their blood alcohol concentration as it may not be accurate. It is always recommended that if you plan to drive, you must not drink any alcohol.
Subject to court order, each parent has parental responsibility for a child who is not 18 years old.Lot of people still call it “custody” of child. It is now referred…