When providing a character reference for someone in the Local Court, it is important not to fall into the trap of writing a job reference. RMB Criminal Lawyer KELLI ROBINSON offers these tips on providing an appropriate character reference: 1. The character reference should not be written by a family member or someone with a …
Recent legislative changes in NSW mean that existing Appointment of Enduring Guardianship documents may need updating: RMB’s EDEN-MONIQUE HULL explains: An Appointment of Enduring Guardian is a document that you put in place to appoint someone (known as a Guardian) to make important health and lifestyle decisions on your behalf in the event you are …
Owning your home in Australia is a dream shared by many migrants. However, depending on your residency status, the rules for foreign persons are complex and subject to regular change. RHYGAN WERRETT from RMB Lawyers explains: The first question to ask is whether you are defined as a foreign person. Australian citizens are not …
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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