Domestic Violence – Protecting Your Children
Domestic violence is a dangerous issue that, unfortunately, affects thousands of families across Australia every day. The result of it can be devastating, leaving lasting emotional, psychological, and...
Issued with a Police Protection Notice? What Should You Do?
Have you been in an alleged domestic violence situation? Have you been removed from your home by police and served with a police protection notice (PPN)? This can all be an incredibly overwhelming tim...
A Simple Guide to the Victorian Court System
We hear the term ‘going to court’ on a regular basis, but did you know there are actually several different courts and tribunals in the Victorian system? The role of each court and tribunal is to ...
Mediation - What to Expect
A simpler and more cost-effective alternative to pursuing litigation or other formal legal processes, mediation is a common method used to resolve disputes where negotiations have so far failed. At Ro...
Dealing with a Debt Collector – What Are Your Rights?
If you have missed a payment on your credit card, loan or utility bill and have failed to advise the creditor when you will be making the payment, they may pass your outstanding payment onto a debt co...
Drink Driving Charges – Do You Need a Lawyer?
In Australia, drink and drug driving is a severe offence as it has caused, and continues to cause, thousands of preventable deaths on our roads each year. This is why the penalties for those caught op...
Cyber Violence – The Rise of Online Abuse in Domestic Settings
Family violence and domestic abuse isn’t always physical, online harassment and cyber stalking by a partner or family member is an illegal online behaviour that is designed to humiliate, control or ...
Debt Collection – Deciding Whether to Take Legal Action
It’s never a good situation to be owed money, especially when you’re a business owner and have outlaid time and money for products or services that have gone unpaid. If you have a debtor that has ...
Understanding Legal Professional Privilege (LPP)
Existing for over 400 years, legal professional privilege (LPP) is treated under Australian law as a fundamental common law and as a human right. Necessary to the right of every person to seek legal a...
Your Criminal Law Questions Answered
Whether you’ve been charged with an offence or you’re the victim of an offence, going through the criminal justice system can be an overwhelming experience for anyone. But it’s important to reme...
Victorian Drink Driving Laws and Charges Explained
In Victoria, it is illegal to drive a motor vehicle if you have a Blood Alcohol Level – or BAC – that exceeds 0.05 percent. These levels are further reduced if you hold a learner’s permit, a pro...
Your Guide to Criminal Defence in Victoria
When you have been charged with an offence, understanding your rights, obligations and potential outcomes is one of the best assets you have. A criminal defence lawyer can help you with this. ...
