What Does the Term De Facto Mean? The Family Law Act recognises your relationship as “de facto” if you live together as a couple regardless of your sex. The Act treats de facto relationships differently from marriage in that if the existence of such a relationship or its length is disputed, proof will be required […]
The only requirement for a divorce is the ‘irretrievable breakdown’ of a marriage. This is proved by the husband and wife having been separated for 12 months with no likelihood of getting back together. Your partner does not have to agree to the separation, however they need to know that you think the marriage is […]
Being charged with a criminal offence can be a difficult time. It’s even more stressful when you’re surrounded by a whole lot of legal jargon and words that you’re unfamiliar with. Having someone who can help you understand legal language and explain criminal law terms in plain English is invaluable. Here’s a list of some […]
Legal processes that involve family are some of the hardest situations to navigate, causing emotional stress for all parties involved. It can be even more stressful when you feel as though your lawyer is talking in a different language – a language full of legal terms and jargon. You’ll need someone who can translate and […]