Recently, a teen driver in the United States crashed her car while using SnapChat, causing brain injuries to the driver of another car. In response, the other driver attempted to sue both the teen and SnapChat. Unfortunately, with so many Australian teens using SnapChat, this is an issue that extends across the ocean, and if your child has recently been involved in a car accident while using SnapChat or any other app, you may be wondering if you can hold the app responsible for his or her injuries. Read More»
A conveyancer can help with every aspect of a real estate transaction from preparing and lodging legal documents to calculating tax rates. If you are buying a home in a strata community in particular, a conveyancer can help you understand the legal implications of this type of purchase, and if you are a dog owner, they can help you understand the specific rules and regulations concerning dog ownership in a strata community. Read More»
There is a saying that states “all’s fair in love and war”. Unfortunately, when that love is over, children can become pawns in the ongoing relationship between their parents after the divorce is finalized. Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is the term given when a child is being turned against one parent because of manipulation by the other. If you suspect that your child is being used in this manner, then you need a lawyer intervention before permanent damage is done to your relationship with your child. Read More»
Having a trial before a judge who hears evidence and makes the final decision is a lengthy and expensive way of solving a dispute. If you are trying to deal with a difficult lawsuit, you need to be well informed about all of your options for finding resolution.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is quite often the better option than a court trial and provides you with more flexible methods. Discover more about these alternative ways of reaching a solution to your conflict. Read More»
