If you are an unrestricted licence holder (full licence holder) and you are suspended from driving for incurring too many demerit points, you do not have the option of appealing the suspension at Court. This can be a difficult and stressful situation for people especially if they need their licence for work. You may, however, […]
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A Power of Attorney can be created by someone (“the principal”) to appoint a desired person or people to make financial and property decisions for the principal in circumstances including where they lose the ability to make their own decisions. There is a prescribed version of a Power of Attorney which contains prescribed phrases with […]
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Many business owners do not realise that when they supply goods or services to customers and provide a timeframe for payment of those goods or services (for example 30 days) – they are actually offering credit. Like any business offering credit it is important to secure your position as best you can and one excellent […]
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The recent story in the media about a Sydney couple buying a property being scammed out of almost $1 million should serve as a stark reminder to take extreme caution when transferring funds in property transactions. In the case of the Sydney couple, a day before settlement of their property purchase, they allegedly received what […]
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The new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia will commence on 1 September 2021. The new court merges the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia. The merger will result in a greater emphasis being placed on encouraging parties to settle disputes, before Court proceedings are commenced. In […]
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Your employee has resigned and immediately takes up a position with your competitor. You run to your lawyer frantically waiving the employment contract which includes a restraint of trade saying “they can’t do that! I want an injunction!” Approaching the Court seeking to enforce restraints of trade in employment agreements is not for the […]
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Chances are, every one of us will need a lawyer at some point in our lives. It might be buying real estate, drafting a will or getting divorced. The right lawyer will set the tone for your legal issue. Here are some tips to help you choose the right family lawyer for your separation: […]
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Many parents are probably unaware that it is a criminal offence not to cause their child to attend school. All children in NSW who are of compulsory school age must receive an education. A child is generally of compulsory school age if they are aged between 6 and 17 years. Parents are responsible for […]
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While if you need assistance in a criminal lawyers matter, you can still contact Baker Love Lawyers, this article instead discusses the rights and obligations of an executor when a willmaker has passed away. The Role of the Executor When a person prepares a last will and testament the willmaker shall appoint an executor. […]
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Did you know that there are time limits for property settlement after you separate or divorce? One of the first questions you will be asked by your family lawyer is ‘when did you separate’? This is for good reason. Time limits do apply to family lawyers proceedings for property settlement. These time limits differ depending […]
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