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Contesting Wills – Inadequate Provision

Posted on November 11, 2019

In this part of the series on contesting wills, this article examines the option of applying under the Inheritance (Family Provision) Act 1972 (SA) for inadequate provision. As a general principle of…

Ending Commercial Tenancies

Posted on November 05, 2019

Ending your commercial tenancy as a landlord is not a simple exercise. There are strict rules that govern the eviction of tenants. In South Australia, these rules are found in the Landlord and Tenant…

Good news to New 491 and 494 Visa applicants – They are eligible for Australian Medicare benefit

Posted on October 31, 2019

Last Friday 25 October 2019, the Australian government announced under the Health Insurance Act 1973 (Cth) new benefits for those applying under the soon to arrive Skilled Work Visa (subclass 491…

Appealing Australian Citizenship Decisions

Posted on October 30, 2019

Applications for citizenship which have been denied can be appealed. Before reading any further, it is important to note that there is a deadline stated in your decision letter before which you…

Property Settlement Orders in Family Law

Posted on October 25, 2019

If you have separated from your spouse or de facto partner, you may apply to the Federal Circuit Court or the Family Court for a property settlement order under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). Family…

Liqour Licences

Posted on October 18, 2019

If you want to sell or supply liquor in South Australia, you must obtain a liquor licence. Depending on the type of activity or business you wish to undertake, you will need one of twelve different…

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Posted on October 15, 2019

If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident and you do not know what to do, you are not alone. Many people are unsure exactly how to proceed in claiming compensation for injuries and…

Leasing Premises for your Business

Posted on October 03, 2019

More often than not, business will lease premises to occupy from a landlord. In South Australia, the leasing of business premises is covered under the Retail and Commercial Leases Act 1995 (SA) (‘the…

Contesting Wills – Invalidity

Posted on October 01, 2019

This article explains how a Will may be contested by arguing that it is invalid. The main basis for arguing invalidity is that the Will as presented to the probate registry was not the Will the…

Family Mediation and Dispute Resolution

Posted on September 25, 2019

Mediation and dispute resolution in general refer to the processes or services that assist parties in dispute resolve their dispute without needing to go to court. In the context of family law,…