Your rights as a child in Australian inheritance laws
We discuss the complicated nature of Australian inheritance law for children – step, donor egg or sperm, adopted, and illegitimate children.
Who inherits the copyright to your work when you die?
Not sure what happens to copyrights to your work? We discuss.
The ins and outs of orphan works copyright – when you can’t find the owner to ask permission
Learn about what could happen to your work if it doesn’t have your name on it or you are dead.
Getting married in Australia – legal requirements
There are specific laws surrounding marriage in Australia.
The legal age a child can inherit in Victoria
In Australia, a child who is considered a minor in whichever state they live in can inherit property, but isn’t allowed to manage it. The legal age of inheritance is 18, except in rare circumstances that a person between the ages of 16 and 18 is granted...What is double indemnity?
Double indemnity is an insurance term, not a legal term – not to be confused with double jeopardy.
The law regarding driving and mobile phone use in Victoria
Here is an outline of the rules regarding using your phone or other devices while driving in Victoria.
Your rights under compulsory mental health treatment orders in Victoria
Learn what your rights are under a compulsory treatment order.
Your rights when it comes to your mental health in Victoria
Your mental health and your rights may collide in certain circumstances. We explain.
Compulsory treatment orders – the rules in Victoria
We review the different types of compulsory treatment orders and their steps.
The ins and outs of stalking in Victoria
Stalking charges are a sticky grey area that is hard to define – was it just regular day-to-day business, or was it stalking?
Assisted dying laws due in Victorian parliament in 2017
New voluntary euthanasia laws will be put on the table in parliament in 2017.
How to avoid inheritance disputes in Victoria
You can avoid disputes by following these instructions well before you die. Don’t leave a family feud behind you.
Settlements – understanding financial agreements in Victoria
Understand what you are planning on doing, very carefully. It matters.
How to change a child’s name legally in Western Australia
How to change the name of your child in Western Australia
How to change a child’s name legally in South Australia
How to change a child’s name in South Australia.
How to change a child’s name legally in Queensland
How to change your child’s name in Queensland.
How to change a child’s name legally in Victoria
How to change your child’s name legally in Victoria.
The difference between civil and criminal law in Victoria
Criminals get punished, civil suits award damages.
What happens if you breach an intervention order – Victoria
If you have breached your intervention order, you need legal advice immediately.
When intervention orders begin and end – Victoria
Knowing when an intervention order starts and ends is important for everyone to know.
Interim and final intervention orders – Victoria
Get the basics of intervention orders.
Laws regarding discrimination and victimisation in Victoria
There are specific rules that apply in certain public places in Australia regarding discrimination and victimisation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding discrimination in Victoria
Breastfeeding and pregnancy are two areas that seem to cause more discriminatory practices by employers than most – understand your rights and responsibilities as an employer or employee.