Finding justice for the vulnerable

The idea of having full control over your valuable superannuation balance with a self-managed super fund ('SMSF') is a tempting thought for many Australian workers. However before you jump in it's worth considering whether you are ready to start an SMSF.  How much money do you have to invest? The annual costs of running an SMSF are much higher than using a traditional superannuation for balances under $200,000 as mentioned in the linked guide.

If you are getting divorced, you might be tempted to go down the DIY route in order to save on expensive legal fees.  But is this really a good idea, and is the DIY divorce as straightforward and easy as you might think?  Here's a brief overview of the advantages and disadvantages of handling your divorce yourself. What is a DIY divorce? A Do It Yourself Divorce (DIY) is the legal process by which a marriage or civil partnership may be dissolved without the need for the parties to attend family court.

When your lawyer draws up a contract of sale on your property, it's vital that he or she includes all the relevant and necessary details to protect you. Nonetheless, it's not possible to include every possible condition, term and clause imaginable in the contract. As such, Australian law recognises that certain terms in a contract are implied. What does this mean, and how could this affect you? Find out here.

Recent news articles have highlighted the fact that the appliances that we rely on in the kitchen may not always be as safe and reliable as you would hope. Australians have access to a great range of legal protections under the Australian Consumer Protection laws.  If you do get hurt by an appliance here are some of the options for getting compensation for the time and cost associated with your faulty appliance.

As a first time homebuyer, you would like to make the right choice of residence from the beginning to avoid costly losses down the road. As such, it is never ideal to simply select a home based on it fitting within your budget. Once you have your sights set on a particular property, you should enlist conveyancing services. However, not many newbie homebuyers understand the importance of conveyancing services. Here are some of the different services that your conveyancer will provide you with to ensure you are making a legitimate purchase.

There are many types of legal issues and matters that a person may be able to handle on their own, for example, downloading a simple form from the internet to compose your own will can be somewhat straightforward if you don't have many assets or debts. However, there are times when it's good to call a lawyer to prepare certain types of paperwork and legal agreements for you, or to assist you in legal matters.

Schooling comes with a range of costs including both the upfront school fees and the ongoing additional costs such as the cost of school uniforms, book lists costs, and additional costs for excursions. These costs can be further complicated when divorce is involved. If one parent has insisted on a certain school there can be some arguments over which parent is then responsible for both the upfront fees and the ongoing costs of school.