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How to file a divorce in Australia if I got married overseas?
Did you get married overseas and are wondering if you can file for a divorce in Australia? The answer is an absolute yes. Under the Australian Marriage Act
How to Prepare an Affidavit For a Divorce?
What is an affidavit? If you are filing a case in a court, you may be required to file and present an affidavit. An affidavit serves as a
Legal separation versus divorce?
When a marriage falls apart, you will hear people talking about a couple having divorcedâ. Sometimes, people refer to divorced people as âseparatedâ. The truth is that
When can I divorce?
We donât have an instant divorce system in Australia and before lodging and being granted a final divorce, there are a number of requirements that need to
Spousal and De Facto maintenance explained
What is spousal maintenance? Spousal and de facto maintenance is a provision of the Family Law Act (1975), which allows you to file for financial support from
Who gets what in a divorce?
When it comes to the division of property - every family law matter is unique. There is no one size fits all approach and our clients are
Breaching family court orders â is it that bad?
The Family Court is a stressful place to be, yet it is important to put any emotion and any anger aside whilst respecting court orders that are
Drink Driving Q&A with Jim Maspero Solicitor
With over 30 yearsâ experience in defending hundreds of drink drivers across every corner and court of Sydney & NSW, Maspero Legal Principal Solicitor Jim Maspero has
Top Four Drink Driving Facts Explained
You can be jailed for drink driving Whilst being sent to jail is usually always the last resort for Magistrates in deciding how to sentence you for
Can I be jailed for drink driving?
Almost all of our many DUI / drink driving clients ask us as they enter court âwill I go to jail?â and our response is usually always âitâs a possibilityâ. We
Can I get a section 10 for drink driving?
As the holy grail of results to a drink driving charge - a section 10 allows a Magistrate or Judge to exercise discretion and to not convict
What happens if I do not attend court?
If you are required to attend court and donât show up things can go downhill very fast! First things first, always ensure your address is up to
Speakers’ Corner- 150 Years of Unusual People
Ever wanted to find out the meaning of life, discover how theology and physics are directly linked, or hear of Australiaâs worst kept military secrets with the
Can I receive a section 10 for mid-range drink driving?
We recently represented a client in the Hunter Region for a mid-range drink drive charge and were successful in getting his charges dismissed under a section 10.
Who is entitled to see the will of a deceased person?
When a loved one passes away there are often many people who suddenly appear out of the woodwork wanting to see a copy of the will. We
Why do lawyers have to witness certain documents and provide independent legal advice on them ?
W spend a lot of time witnessing documents and providing independent legal advice on behalf of clients and often get asked why such a process is required. Witnessing
New Revenge Porn laws passed in NSW
New South Wales has recently introduced laws aimed at criminalising the use of technology to stalk, harass and even threatening to stalk or harass using technology. Â Attorney
4 Drink Driving facts and myths
Drink Driving facts and myths 1) Â I can be sent to jail Drinking driving (DUI) is a serious offence and the Northern Beaches has one of the
Can I get off drink driving charges with a section 10?
As a Drink Driving Lawyer, I get asked this all the time and It is very important to have a good and realistic understanding of what a
Who to nominate as Executor of a will and what does an Executor do?
When making a will, we constantly get asked by our clients what the Executor of a will does and who they should nominate to be their Executor.
How to avoid the three year Family Court waiting list
We recently represented a client who wanted to fight for property as part of his recent separation up with his wife. We told our client the Family
Why you need a Lawyer for your drink driving matter
I have been a Drink Driving Lawyer on the Northern Beaches for over 27 years and could write thousands of pages on this topic (But I wonât).
What are the requirements for a divorce?
Step 1 â call your Divorce Lawyer! Step 2 â if you canât do the above that is perfectly ok, we encourage you to read on. There
Who can watch my court case?
Philosopher Jeremy Bentham hundreds of years ago said âWhere there is no publicity, there is no justiceâ and this has been part of Australiaâs court system ever
Are E-cigarettes / âvapingâ devices legal?
SSmokers beware, switching to electronic cigarettes or âvapingâ as it is commonly known in NSW can make you a criminal, sort of! Despite electronic cigarettes containing 95%
Top 10 family law questions answered
There are always lots of divorce and family law myths floating around out there and we often come across clients who get caught up believing or not
What is the NSW Interlock Program all about?
The Interlock Program is a hard-line initiative of the NSW Government to tackle a growing number of drink-drivers. Â Aimed at drivers convicted of serious or repeat drink
Who gets the frequent-flyer points during a divorce?
Whilst most divorce settlements involve splitting assets like houses, shares and superannuation, what happens with frequent flyer points? With the rise and rise of customer loyalty programs, it
Are assets during a divorce split 50/50?
It is commonly thought assets in divorce settlements are split 50/50 and we all have that friend or family member who is a pseudo family law expert
Finders keepers losers weepers – Can I keep money if I find it?
We all know the saying finders keepers losers weepers however a rare and recent case in the UK has ended up more like finders losers, losers keepers
What happens if I die without a will?
As you may not be around when this happens, we thought it might be nice to let you know. Passing away without a Last Will and Testament
What is jaywalking?
Ever bolted across the road to catch a bus, googled something on your smartphone and walked against a flashing red light or at two in the morning
Can I drive barefoot?
You have just returned to your car from a swim at the beach and your feet are covered in sand as you dread the thought of putting
Can I eat whilst driving?
Rushing to an appointment, stuck in traffic or just hangry (whilst indulging in wonderful and tasty eating) - we have all been guilty of eating whilst driving!
Should I write my own will or use a DIY kit?
Whilst there are a whole heap of DIY resources available out there from post office services to online DIY kits, many of them make us cringe. A DIY