Posts by Websters Lawyers
CRIMINAL 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?…
Read MoreWHEN CAN AN INTERVENTION ORDER BE VARIED OR REVOKED?
A man agreed to a final intervention order in exchange for the criminal charges against him being dropped. But when he later tried to have the order revoked, he found himself in significant difficulty. This case is a useful reminder to tread very carefully before agreeing to a final intervention order, especially in family law…
Read MoreCAN YOU CHALLENGE A WILL IF IT’S NOT WHAT YOU WERE EXPECTING?
When a woman was unhappy with the proposed distribution of her late Aunt’s estate, she took legal action to have the will changed. She claimed that there were suspicious circumstances surrounding how the will was made. This case sheds some light on the circumstances in which a will may be changed if someone objects to…
Read MoreFAMILY LAW: WHEN IS IT OKAY TO MOVE THE KIDS OVERSEAS?
If you have children with your ex-partner, you may have experienced difficulties in agreeing on all sorts of issues concerning your kids. This problem is often magnified when it comes to taking them overseas. Having an overseas holiday is one thing, but circumstances can become even more fraught if one party wants to take the…
Read MoreCONTESTING A WILL: ARE THE LAWS FAIR?
Have you ever contested a will? If you have, you’ll know that it can be a stressful exercise and sometimes the outcome may not be what you were hoping for.SALRI enquiry When a person makes a will, there is a basic principle that comes into play, known as testamentary freedom. That is, that a person…
Read MoreFAMILY LAW: “I’M KEEPING THE PETS!”
When a couple separates, the issue of who keeps the pets can be difficult and heart-wrenching. After all, pets are precious. Rover isn’t just a dog. He’s a best friend, constant companion, exercise buddy and even a confidante. There’s no way to put a dollar value on his worth. So how is this issue dealt…
Read MoreCAN I CLAIM WORKERS COMP IF MY INJURY CAUSES ANOTHER INJURY?
You would expect a claim for being injured at work to be pretty straightforward. But what happens if that original injury leads to other complications? Can you be compensated if a back injury eventually causes problems in your shoulders or hips? What if the medication you have to take causes damage to your teeth? Are…
Read MoreWHEN CAN A CHILD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A CRIME?
When can a child be found criminally responsible for a crime? It’s a discussion that crops up every now and again, usually in fairly unpleasant circumstances. Take, for example, the terrible British case in which toddler James Bulger was lured away from a shopping centre by two children aged ten, only to be beaten to…
Read MoreTRAFFIC OFFENCES: DON’T FALL INTO A TRAP THIS LONG WEEKEND
We love our long weekends. It would be un-Australian not to. Packing up and heading for the river or the beach is a well-worn path for many long weekend holiday makers. And for those who can’t get away, there’s usually a long list of social engagements ready to be put into action. But long weekends…
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