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- Claiming Compensation as a Victim of a Crime
If you have been the victim of a violent crime including a sexual assault or molestation you may be able to seek compensation in the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal. This can include a lump sum payment up to $7500, counselling, loss of wages, medical bills and replacing damaged clothing.
Author: Snodgrass Legal
Firm: Snodgrass Legal
Date: July, 2008
Times viewed: - Claiming Your Rightful Inheritance Under a Will
When a person dies leaving a Will this should set out how all the property of that person (legally known as their Estate) is to be distributed.Many typical Wills leave property to a spouse or a partner, and then to children often in equal shares.
Author: Snodgrass Legal
Firm: Snodgrass Legal
Date: July, 2008
Times viewed: - De facto and Same Sex Couple Property Rights
When couples who have been in a de facto relationship, including same sex couples, decide to end their relationship issues of property division can arise.
Author: Snodgrass Legal
Firm: Snodgrass Legal
Date: July, 2008
Times viewed: - Divorce and Property Rights
When a married couple decides to separate issues of property division may arise. This commonly occurs, for example, when a couple has purchased property together such as a home.
Author: Snodgrass Legal
Firm: Snodgrass Legal
Date: July, 2008
Times viewed: - De Facto Disputes for the Family Court ?
A Bill has finally been put before Parliament that will eventually allow federal Family law courts to determine issues of property settlement and maintenance between de facto and same-sex couples.
Author: Christopher Dimock
Firm: Dimocks Family Lawyers
Date: July, 2008
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| Links & Resources |
- Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) - The Australian Institute of Family Studies conducts and disseminates research into family issues. Site includes discussion lists, research programs and publications.
- Child Support Agency (CSA) - The CSA administers the Child Support Scheme and helps separated parents take responsibility for the financial support of their children. Site includes forms, fact sheets and a law & policy guide.
- Family Court of Australia - The Family Court resolves or determines family disputes. Site includes a step-by-step guide to court proceedings, easy to read brochures, court lists, forms and fees.
- Family Law Council - The Family Law Council offers advice and recommendations to the Attorney General concerning the workings of the Family Law Act 1975 and other family law matters. The Council's latest reports are available from this site.
- Family Law Online - Family Law Online is provided by the Commonwealth Attorney General's Department, and offers information and links relating to property, children and alternative dispute resolution.
- Family Law Resources - A comprehensive listing of Family Law resources. Provided by the University of Sydney Law School's Pathfinder.
- Family Law Section - Law Institute of Victoria - The Family Law Section provides members with a way of keeping up to date with this rapidly changing area of law. Information for members includes seminars, practice updates and the Victorian Family Lawyer Newsletter.
- Federal Magistrates Court of Australia - The jurisdiction of the Federal Magistrates Court includes family law and child support, administrative law, bankruptcy, unlawful discrimination, consumer protection law, privacy law, migration and copyright. Site includes court forms, lists and judgments.
- Legal Information for the Homosexual Community - A website dealing with legal issues of particular relevance to the homosexual community.
- Plain English Legal Information - Simple introductions, on a state by state basis, to a diversity of legal areas, including: family law; personal planning law; motor vehicle law; buying & selling a home; small business; superannuation and work injuries. Provided by Law For You.
- Separate Representation Of Children - For Parents - A guide for parents concerning their child's right to separate legal representation in family law proceedings.
- Separate Representation for Children in Family Law Proceedings - A guide for children concerning their right to seperate representation in family law proceedings.
- WA Family Court - The Family Court of WA is vested with State and Federal jurisdiction in matters of family law and deals with divorce, property of a marriage, residence, contact and other matters relating to children, maintenance and adoptions.
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