A lot of people have heard of a Power of Attorney however most do not fully appreciate the extent of its power, the benefits it delivers or the types of Powers of Attorney that exist. A Power of Attorney is a useful legal document which can authorize another person to...Read More
This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia are seeking public assistance to help...Read More
Having a visa application refused can be extremely disappointing, particularly after spending considerable time completing forms, gathering documents and having paid the relevant fee, which is generally only refundable in limited circumstances. Visa applications in...Read More
It is generally understood that a Will is a legal document which sets out how a person wants their assets to be distributed once they die. If you are over the age of 18 you can make a Will – provided you have capacity. How important is it to assess capacity of...Read More
Whether you are renovating an existing home or building from scratch, most domestic building contracts involve considerable sums of money. In fact, entering a building contract may be one of the most significant financial transactions you undertake. Despite the...Read More
Separating parents must arrange for the future care, welfare and development of their children. These arrangements may be formalised in parenting orders which are endorsed by the Court. Where the parties are unable to agree, the Court will impose orders. In all cases,...Read More
Many couples separate on good terms, which is great. The breakdown of a relationship can be difficult, however putting differences aside to move forward can be beneficial, particularly where children are concerned. Ex-partners who remain on good terms may choose to...Read More
The “Outward Travel Restrictions Operation Directive” that came into force in March this year gives prospective travellers leaving Australia additional regulations to contend with. The directive states that Australian “citizens and permanent residents must not travel...Read More
The merged courts are now named ‘The Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia.’ The merged court system has established new rules harmonising the pre-existing rules of the previously separate courts but these new rules also introduce some changes to practice,...Read More
To be granted a visa, an applicant must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria for the relevant subclass and submit a valid visa application in accordance with Australia’s immigration laws. An invalid application cannot be considered and will be returned by...Read More
