COVID-19 has created a new and difficult environment both for landlords and tenants across New South Wales; both for landlords seeking to enforce their leases as tenants raise arguments of force majeure or frustration or request a rental abatement; and for tenants facing landlords making unreasonable (and most likely illegal) demands. Landlords must be careful...
A child is a gift I’m told A treasure who in time unfolds And soon enough, that gift from heaven Will now become the gift who’s given “I need some dough”, the plaintiff cry And parents may now wonder why Why years of scrimping never cease Till death, it seems, to keep the beasts. –...
Parenting after separation presents challenges to parents and now COVID-19 adds another layer to navigate during an already stressful situation. Anxiety over possible illness, job losses, home schooling of the children, financial circumstances and fear of the unknown during this crisis can lead to an escalation of tensions. It is important to be aware that...
Family violence is not just physical violence but can be threats, intimidation, withholding of financial resources, verbal abuse, stalking and other controlling and threatening behaviour. The presence of family or domestic violence impacts on parenting matters and of course can impact on property matters. As practitioners we are acutely aware that in times of crisis,...
Children’s cases Do not fall for the bait and start arguing with your ex. If she/he doesn’t, call the police, the neighbours will. Being slapped with a Domestic Violence Order in the Local Court does not make for a happy post separation life. If you are a male, 85% of perpetrators are male so what...
*The changes take effect on the first pay cycle after 1 March 2020. For many employers this will be on or about 12 March 2020. *The regime may be expanded over time, but at this stage, employers just need to review their arrangements regarding full-time staff who fall under one of the 22 Awards effected...
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