by Kate Rafton | Feb 23, 2021 | News
A number of significant changes to domestic violence laws have commenced on November 25 2020 under the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) and the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW). The changes significantly support victims of domestic violence and...
by Kate Rafton | Feb 23, 2021 | News
Adopted persons in NSW can now have their birth certificates to include both their birth and adopted families. The NSW Attorney General, Mark Speakman, announced that the laws would come into effected in November after the introduction and passage of the Adoption...
by Kate Rafton | Apr 27, 2020 | News
What tips are there to prevent an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order from being issued? For an Apprehended Violence Order to be successful, the Court must be satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the protected person fears you and that it was reasonable for...
by Kate Rafton | Apr 27, 2020 | News
Served with an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order… What to do next? In New South Wales, there are two types of Apprehended Violence Orders under the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW), namely an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order and an...
by Kate Rafton | Sep 12, 2019 | News
A Will is a legal document that advises of your wishes for your assets after your death. A valid Will must: Be in writing. Be signed by the maker and such signature be witnessed by two independent witnesses. Be made by a person who has testamentary capacity. Be made...
by Kate Rafton | Aug 28, 2019 | News
A grant of Probate is a legal document sealed by the Supreme Court of New South Wales. It authorises an executor (or executors) to manage the estate of a deceased person in accordance with the provisions of the deceased’s will. The executor is the person who is...
