De facto Relationships
De facto Relationships March 17, 2016 by Clewett De facto Relationships – What defines them? Our Family Lawyers are often asked about the true definition of de facto relationships and the legal rights surrounding this type of relationship. According to the Family Law...
Pedestrian accidents
Pedestrian accidents March 1, 2016 by Clewett Pedestrians and Injury Compensation Pedestrians have Right of Way Pedestrian accidents account for between 15 and 20% of all road deaths in Australia. Over 80% of the pedestrians injured or killed are hit while crossing...
Social Media evidence
Social Media evidence February 17, 2016 by Clewett Social Media Evidence in Litigation Cases The pervasiveness of social media means it is now common for information posted to social media websites, such as Facebook, to be used as evidence in legal proceedings. If an...
Family businesses
Family businesses November 30, 2015 by Clewett What happens to the Family Business in a Divorce? On a percentage basis, Queensland has more family firms (than other types of businesses) in the Top 500 private firms as published by Business Review Weekly (BRW) than any...
Custody of the family pet?
Custody of the family pet? November 30, 2015 by Clewett Custody Battles – Who gets “Buster”? Divorce is never easy. For some, who gets “custody” of their much-loved pet can be a key source of anxiety. In some cases, the issue is easily resolved by taking into...
What is Elder Abuse?
What is Elder Abuse? November 16, 2015 by Clewett Elder Abuse – What exactly is it? Elder abuse is defined as “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or...
