Legal News Sydney

On 19 November, the Stronger Communities Legislation Amendment passed NSW Parliament, making significant reforms to the Criminal Procedure Act 1986. This is part of a broader reform of domestic violence legislation in...

Are you insured, have you read your Terms & Conditions, and do you know your duties, pursuant to the Insurance Policy and the statute governing Insurance Contracts? Insurance Law is one where...

A recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald, which you can read here, told stories of adult children who have 'divorced' their parents, which has led to further discussion about what exactly...

On last Friday's F&G Facebook Live we discussed dog bites. What are your rights if bitten, and what are your duties and obligations as a dog-owner? What is the legislation in this...

Navigating a parenting agreement that works well with both you and your co-parent can be difficult, especially during the festive season where things become more hectic. In addition, conflicting family traditions coupled...

It was announced this week that Justice Simon Steward and Justice Jacqueline Gleeson of the Federal Court of Australia will replace the two retiring High Court judges, Justice Geoffrey Nettle and Justice...

With the upcoming Christmas holidays fast approaching (or not coming fast enough), many people find themselves in a new situation where they have recently separated, with the unresolved issue of what is...

“Should I Stay or Should I Go”, coincidentally a song played by a band called The Clash, is a question many parties ask when they separate, and both often think they are...

What happens if a person dies without a Will? When a person passes away without a Will, that person’s assets are distributed according to the laws of the state and not according...