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The law makes some forms of discrimination and sexual harassment illegal. Certain characteristics, including, sex or race, are protected from discrimination in certain areas of life, for example, at work or when accessing goods or services. Need help? #knokelegal#lawyer#deewhy
This may only apply to residents of Western Australia, however Under Section 22 of the Marketing of Potatoes Act 1946, anyone who is found selling, delivering or purchasing 50kg or more potatoes could face a penalty of up to $2,000 for first-time offenders, $5,000 for subsequent!
Australia does not have inheritance or estate taxes per se, however that does not mean you won't pay tax on your inheritance. If you inherit assets, you may be required to pay capital gains tax. Dividends or rental income are subject to income tax. #knokelegal
New South Wales does not have an official registry for wills, which is unlike other states, territores and countries. Once you have signed your will it's deemed as valid, so there is no need to register it. Need help? #knokelegal#estateplanning#sydneylawyer#womeninlaw
We heard his week about the release of Kathleen Folbigg, jailed for 40 years after being found guilty of murdering her four babies. She was released from prison on Monday after serving 22 years due to new evidence. The podcast "Mother's Guilt" tells the story. #podcast
When it comes to the fur baby, in a breakup there are three main options. The parties may work out an agreement about who will keep the dog, should they fail to agree a court decides who keeps the dog, or the parties agree to share 'custody' of the dog. Need help? #knokelegal
Stat decs are often required in legal proceedings, but you need to have it witnessed by a valid signatory. Many occupations can do this including chiropractors, dentists, architects, pharmacists, even a vet. Need help? #knokelegal#estateplanning#lawyer#boutiquelawfirm#deewhy
For the first day of winter, it's not too bad at all! Ollie the Office Dog has his snow trip booked in, his chimney is swept and the slow cooker is fired up for the season. Are you planning a trip this winter? #knokelegal#officedog#deewhy
Sunny tomorrow and some cloud around on Sunday, and your last chance to enjoy autumn before the southerly winds of winter really chill us all out...or down...! Happy weekend! Do you have anything exciting planned? #knokelegal#deewhy#boutiquelawfirm#sydneylawyer
Have you been separated for 12 months or more? In Australia, a divorce is granted on a no fault basis. You donβt need to show to the court who was at fault for the breakdown of your marriage, just that your marriage has irretrievably broken down. Need help? #knokelegal#lawyer
It's expected that adjoining owners equally share the cost of a sufficient dividing fence - but sometimes it's hard to reach an agreement! So hard in fact, that fence disputes take up a lot of time in local courts. You made need a Fencing Order. Need help? #knokelegal
Two years! When it comes to legal issues, the Family Law Act generally does not apply to de facto relationships unless the couple has been living together for at least two years. A shorter length of time may apply if there is at least one child from the relationship. #knokelegal
If you're left out of a will, you're not alone. In order to have any inheritance from the estate, you will need to contest the will in court. As it stands, you won't inherit from the estate so long as the estate is administered according to the terms outlined. #knokelegal