Changes to the banking sector
This week’s column centres on the new payments platform which launched in Australia on Tuesday.
While not exclusively a legal issue, the changes will have...
Quirky road rules you may not know about
Most of us know our mainstream road rules back to front.
There are some other road rules in New South Wales that you might not...
Why DIY Will kits are dangerous
A lot of people die without a Will, which means that the division of their assets after they die is determined by legislation set...
Solving a moral dilemma
Every day we are fielding enquiries from people who wish to write Wills who have adult children and have entered into their second marriage.
Typically...
Legal inconsistencies in same-sex marriage debate
The marriage equality debate is taking centre stage in mainstream media once again following the decision of Australian tennis great Margaret Court to boycott...
Why you need a Will today
We are running a promotion at Complete Legal & Conveyancing for the rest of April encouraging people to do something about their estate planning.
If...
Creating a Will
Sometimes we like to get back to basics with these columns so this week we have decided to revisit the art of making a...
House hunting tips and advice
I am house hunting at the moment and so have had the shoe on the other foot, so to speak, in experiencing what home...
Getting a divorce
Unfortunately, the percentage of marriages that result in divorce in Australia is quite high.
If you find yourself in a position where your marriage has...
The ins and outs of bail laws
A violent attack at Nepean Hospital last week, in which a police officer and security guard were shot, has brought back to the fore...
Government’s power to declare war
Recent terrorist attacks in Paris have ignited furious debate about the role that military action should play in defeating the terrorist group known as...