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Family law

How to Prepare for Your First Family Law Consultation

A first family law consultation is not a test. You do not need to arrive with every document, remember every date or have already decided ...
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Commercial law

What Financial Information Should You Gather After Separation?

After separation, it can be difficult to know which financial documents matter and what should be dealt with first. You do not need to value ...
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Estate Planning

What Is an Enduring Power of Attorney and When Should You Make One?

An enduring power of attorney allows you to appoint someone you trust to make certain decisions for you. The appointment can cover financial matters, personal ...
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Family law

What to Do If You Receive Family Court Documents

Receiving family court documents can feel confronting, particularly if you were not expecting proceedings to begin. The documents may concern children, property, financial arrangements or ...
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Banking

Capital Investment Fraud and Failed Investment Platforms – Legal Recovery Options

Investors facing losses from capital investment schemes or online trading platforms may have recovery options through the Courts. McDonald Legal provides strategic advice on tracing ...
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Uncategorized

What To Do If You’ve Been Served With an Interim Family Violence Intervention Order

Being served with a Family Violence Intervention Order (FVIO) can feel overwhelming, particularly if it has come as a surprise. Many men in Victoria find ...
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Employment Law

High Court Rules on Workplace Disciplinary Processes: Insights from Elisha v Vision Australia Limited

The High Court’s recent decision in Elisha v Vision Australia Limited [2024] HCA 50 has reshaped the understanding of employer obligations in disciplinary processes. The ...
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Property law

A New Era in Victorian Taxation: The Introduction of the Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Scheme

The Victorian Government has introduced a significant reform to property taxation with the enactment of the Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Act 2024 (Vic) ...
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