Sam Lewis, Author at Baker Love Lawyers Newcastle

How does separation affect your Estate Planning?

Separation and its effect on estate planning is not always the first thought on the mind of former partners as they attempt to navigate the breakdown of a relationship. Notwithstanding, the end of a relationship may have significant impacts on what happens in the event of one party’s death. In NSW, a divorce revokes any […]

December 16, 2020
By Sam Lewis
Family Law
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Enjoying Christmas time in separated families

Undoubtedly, the festive season can be a tense and stressful time for separated families. Most often it is the case that both parents wish to spend time with their children and partake in the joy and spirit which generally occurs around this time of year. When your family is separated or living between two households, […]

November 30, 2020
By Sam Lewis
Family Law
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No Second Chances – Hsiao v Fazarri [2020] HCA 35

The High Court of Australia has recently upheld a decision of the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia and confirmed that it did not err in refusing to receive further evidence on appeal, ultimately disallowing one party from presenting a case which may have otherwise, been successful at trial. This decision may […]

November 30, 2020
By Sam Lewis
Family Law
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Family Law and Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders

Relationship breakdowns are high stress, emotional and sometimes volatile. If one party to a relationship is prone to aggressive or violent outbursts, this behaviour may again become an issue when the relationship finally deteriorates. Where parties fear for their safety, the criminal law can overlap with family law by the making of an Apprehended Domestic […]

October 28, 2020
By Sam Lewis
Family Law
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Preparing for your Property Settlement

The breakdown of a long-term relationship or marriage is an emotionally difficult time for most. Not only are the affected parties dealing with the loss of a previously significant other, they are also having to enter into the process of separating finances and negotiating how the children are to be cared for (if there are […]

September 11, 2020
By Sam Lewis
Family Law
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Can Children Decide Who They Live With?

It is often thought that when children become of a certain age, they can decide who they live with in the event that their parents separate. Our Family Law team are routinely asked, how long will the orders be effective? And, what if my son/daughter wants to live with the other party despite the orders? […]

Opposing the Registration of a Trade Mark

An opposition to a trade mark is a formal objection to that mark being registered. Parties may choose to oppose a trade mark being registered for a variety of different reasons. For example, they may: believe a trade mark which has been accepted at examination is too similar to their own; or own a registered […]

June 4, 2020
By Sam Lewis
Commercial & Business Law, Intellectual Property
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How are your trade mark applications examined by IP Australia?

Trade mark applications can be confusing, especially when those who wish to assert their Intellectual Property (‘IP’) rights, have prepared their application and performed their due diligence receive an adverse finding report three to six months later by an IP Australia examiner. To better understand the process undertaken by IP Australia examiners in assessing trade […]

Trade Mark Oppositions

At common law, the owner of an unregistered trade mark in Australia for particular goods or services is taken to be the first person to use it in Australia in the course of trade in those goods or services. If there has been no use, the first person to apply to register a trade mark […]

March 19, 2020
By Sam Lewis
Family Law
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What is the role of an Independent Children’s Lawyer?

In parenting matters, when necessary, the Court will appoint an independent children’s lawyer to represent the best interests of the children involved. Often, each parent is of the belief that they know what’s best for their children and consequently, instruct their legal representative to argue that point of view. This may however involve a level […]

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How does separation affect your Estate Planning?

Enjoying Christmas time in separated families

No Second Chances – Hsiao v Fazarri [2020] HCA 35

Family Law and Apprehended Domestic Violence Orders

Preparing for your Property Settlement

Can Children Decide Who They Live With?

Opposing the Registration of a Trade Mark

How are your trade mark applications examined by IP Australia?

Trade Mark Oppositions

What is the role of an Independent Children’s Lawyer?

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