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How Are False Allegations Assessed in Criminal Cases?

Co-Authored by Angelina Romeo KEY TAKE-AWAYS Criminal allegations are assessed through evidence, not assumptions Police and the courts will examine and test all of the available evidence to determine if a criminal allegation holds truth However, an allegation is not necessarily false simply because it cannot be proven. In criminal proceedings, the prosecution must prove… Read More »How Are False Allegations Assessed in Criminal Cases?

Contract Review Before Buying Property in NSW: What Your Conveyancer Checks

Before buying property in NSW, it’s important to understand exactly what you’re agreeing to. Learn what a conveyancer checks in a Contract for Sale, the issues a review can uncover and why getting advice before signing could help you avoid costly surprises.

Renting with Pets: What’s Changed in NSW?

KEY TAKE-OUTS: NSW rental laws are continuing to evolve, bringing new changes for tenants and landlords Recent reforms aim to make renting with pets easier and fairer New rules introduce clearer processes and timeframes for pet requests Find out what these changes mean for tenants, landlords and their furry friends Changes to Rental Laws Rental… Read More »Renting with Pets: What’s Changed in NSW?

Binding Financial Agreements in Family Court: What Are They

Co-Authored by Angelina Romeo KEY TAKE-AWAYS BFAs can be made at different stages of a relationship: Married and de facto couples can enter into a Binding Financial Agreement before, during, or after a relationship. BFAs provide flexibility and financial certainty: They can set out how assets, liabilities, superannuation, business interests and spousal maintenance will be… Read More »Binding Financial Agreements in Family Court: What Are They

Beyond the Headlines: Breaking Down the Criminal Charges against Sam Wood

Co-Authored by Angelina Romeo KEY TAKE-AWAYS Sam Wood has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting under Queensland law, but the allegations remain before the court and have not been proven. To prove assault occasioning bodily harm, prosecutors must establish that an unlawful assault occurred and that the assault… Read More »Beyond the Headlines: Breaking Down the Criminal Charges against Sam Wood

Joint Executors of a Will in NSW: What Happens When Two People Are Appointed?

Co-Authored by Daniel De Maria KEY TAKEAWAYS: Joint executors generally need to act together – Appointing two or more executors means they will generally share responsibility for administering the estate and may all need to participate in obtaining Probate. Disagreements can cause delays – Joint executors may encounter difficulties if they disagree about matters such… Read More »Joint Executors of a Will in NSW: What Happens When Two People Are Appointed?