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What to do if an original Will cannot be found
Why is it necessary to keep my original Will safe? Keeping your original signed Will in a safe place is important as it enables the Court to grant probate in your estate after you die. This is the process whereby the Court validates a Will as the true and last...
Is information I share with my lawyer confidential?
The short answer to that question is generally, yes. A lawyer’s duty of confidence to their client arises from contract, equity and professional conduct rules. Your lawyer must not disclose confidential information acquired during their engagement with you to any...
The Lighthouse Project: How the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court are Working to Better Assist Families Experiencing Family Violence
The Lighthouse Project is an innovative initiative of the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia to better protect parties and children involved in family law proceedings who are experiencing family violence and/or other safety...
Copyright ownership under “Work for Hire” contracts
When businesses engage a service resulting in copyright material, for instance, a graphic designer, computer programmer, copywriter or artist they often fail to secure ownership of the copyright which can result in unexpected outcomes. For example: - a café...
Why don’t we just use plain English for wills?
There are a number of reasons we do not use what would be referred to as “plain English” in our wills. The term plain English generally means a move away from “legalese”, with an emphasis on old-fashioned words combined with a lot of Latin. We regularly review the...
Can my sperm donor have parental rights?
These days it is not uncommon for single women or same a sex couples to seek assistance to start a family. Whilst some turn to adoption, others use means of artificial insemination via a sperm donor. Some use formal avenues such as Sperm Banks whilst others call on...
Choosing a Trade Mark
When choosing a business name, product name or logo for registration as a trade mark you should be mindful of a number of requirements under the Trade Mark Act 1995 as not all marks can be registered or registered easily. These requirements include: Distinctive...
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