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Mental Capacity if Lost, What Happens?

Michael Doyle — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:09:22 +0000

Whilst there is no definitive definition regarding mental capacity in New South Wales the British criteria are very useful. You have mental capacity when you: 1. Understand information given to you about a particular decision; 2. Retain that information long enough for you to be able to make the decision; 3. Weigh up the […]

Domestic Violence in Australia is not tolerated.

Michael Doyle — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 02:19:32 +0000

Domestic violence in Australia is not tolerated with a set of domestic violence laws well in place. Domestic violence in Australia Domestic violence in Australia has been well recognised and the legislators have enacted the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 in New South Wales to protect persons from various types of abuse, such […]

Cyberbullying Combated with Defamation Laws

Michael Doyle — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 01:47:38 +0000

Cyberbullying is a growing epidemic all over the world. Today, children and teens are bullied more on the Internet than in person, thanks to smartphones and social media. It includes the use of information technology to threaten, harass, annoy or humiliate another person. The impacts of this kind of harassment can be severe and include […]

Deceased’s Will Moral Duty of to Provide for Dependents

Michael Doyle — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:36:18 +0000

In NSW, people may make a claim against a deceased’s will. This may occur if you are closely related, and have relied on the deceased for support. The legislature has decided that a deceased has in the normal course a responsibility, a moral duty, to provide for their spouse and those dependent upon them. This […]

How Does Marriage Annulment Work In Australia?

Michael Doyle — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:40:09 +0000

Whilst a divorce ends a legally valid marriage, a marriage annulment in Australia treats a marriage as if it didn’t happen. But ‘annulment’ is a term used in America, meaning to declare a marriage null and void. So how does marriage annulment work in Australia?In Australia, annulments are governed by the Family Law Act. A person […]

Reasons to Hire a Family Lawyer

Michael Doyle — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 08:14:44 +0000

There are many disputes these days that could lead to a divorce. Unfortunately, if you are involved in some family disputes, it is important that you take a step into it with much care. It is always wise to seek the advice of an experienced family lawyer. The best way to guarantee that you are […]

5 Negotiation Strategies for Resolving a Dispute

Michael Doyle — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:43:19 +0000

Often when a dispute occurs, each party blames the other and the matter goes to court. This often severely damages a profitable relationship. However, this does not always need to occur. You can prevent the matter from escalating by undertaking meaningful negotiations with the other party to come to a result that you are both […]