Posts by Websters Lawyers
WORKERS COMPENSATION: ARE YOUR WEEKLY PAYMENTS AT RISK?
If you’ve been receiving workers compensation weekly payments for up to 2 years, you need to be aware that 30 June 2017 is a significant date. Not only is it the end of the financial year, but for many people it also marks the cut-off point for these payments. If you are currently receiving weekly…
Read MoreINHERITANCE: WHAT IF I’M TOO LATE TO CLAIM?
If you’re disputing a will or making an inheritance claim against a deceased estate, it’s important to act quickly. This was emphasised in a recent case in which a man decided to make a claim against his deceased father’s estate. He thought he’d done the right thing when serving the Court documents but later found…
Read MoreFAMILY LAW: “I’M KEEPING THE PETS!” – PART II
Who keeps the pets after a couple separates? It’s a delicate and difficult issue for many people who are faced with this dilemma and there is often some confusion about how family law operates when it comes to pets. Our first article in this series looked at how family law currently applies to pets –…
Read MorePOWERS OF ATTORNEY: MAKE SURE YOU CAN TRUST YOUR ATTORNEY
If you’re appointed as an attorney under a Power of Attorney, can you be sued? The answer is yes, in some circumstances. The Supreme Court of South Australia recently considered this issue in the case of a woman who used her attorney powers to finance her gambling activities. What is a Power of Attorney (POA)?…
Read MoreSEX DISCRIMINATION: IT CAN HAPPEN TO MEN
Sex discrimination is illegal in Australia. However, that doesn’t mean it’s non-existent; it’s alive and kicking in many workplaces across the country. When stories of sex discrimination are covered by the media, they usually concern women. But what isn’t quite as well known is that men can also experience sexual discrimination. So what is it…
Read MoreCRIMINAL LAW: WHAT IS A PSYCHIC ASSAULT?
Most people think that the term “assault” means being physically injured or hurt in some way by another person. But did you know that you can be assaulted without even being touched? This is sometimes known as “psychic assault,” but no superpowers are necessary to commit the crime. This issue was recently considered in a…
Read MoreWORKER’S COMPENSATION: EMPLOYMENT AND PSYCHIATRIC INJURY
When a person’s employment causes them to suffer a psychiatric injury such as depression, the question of whether they are entitled to worker’s compensation is not always straightforward. Changes in workers compensation laws as well as the interaction of industrial law issues all combine to make this a difficult area, especially if you don’t have…
Read MoreDIY WILLS: ARE THEY REALLY CHEAPER AND EASIER?
Will kits, do-it-yourself wills, home-made wills. Whatever you call them, they’re often a topic of controversy. Why? Because if they’re not made and executed correctly, a huge amount of time and money may be required to sort things out after you’ve shuffled off this mortal coil. This issue was illustrated by a recent decision of…
Read MoreCRIMINAL LAW: I’VE BEEN ARRESTED. NOW WHAT?
Being arrested can be stressful and frightening. If you don’t understand what’s going on, it can be even more difficult. The key to handling the situation is to remain calm and behave in a polite and cooperative manner. And there’s no doubt that it also helps to know your rights. Are you actually under arrest?…
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