Apprehended Violence and Domestic Violence Orders are an important tool for authorities to protect individuals who are at the risk of violence from another person. KELLI ROBINSON from RMB Lawyers explains how the system works: An application for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) or Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) allows courts to make orders to …
An application for an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) or Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) allows courts to make orders to protect a person from violence, intimidation and stalking by another person. AVO’s and ADVO’s were created to provide protection from violence in a quick and inexpensive manner. When you commit an offence while driving, you …
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In NSW, demerit points are designed to encourage drivers to stick to speed limits and obey all the road rules. KELLI ROBINSON from RMB Lawyers explains how the system works: When you commit an offence while driving, you may incur demerit points on your driving record as well as be issued a fine. If you …
Have you wondered if you can claim workers compensation for injuries as a rural worker? In NSW, all employers must take out Workers Compensation insurance to cover their employees in case of workplace injury. When an injury occurs, the first step taken by the insurer is to determine if the injured person is a “worker” …
Despite what you may see on American law and order television shows, in NSW and other Australian jurisdictions you cannot kill a person and then inherit from their estate. As RMB Lawyers Wills and Estates Lawyer EDEN-MONIQUE HULL EXPLAINS, this is known as the “forfeiture rule”. Under the Forfeiture Act 1995, the NSW Government defines …
