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2020-11-02

Family Law in Australia

FAMILY LAW MATTERS Nofault divorce
2020-10-21

Dispute resolution in family law proceedings

Dispute resolution in family law proceedings PUBLISHED: 21/10/2020 It is the expectation of the Court that people involved in family law disputes will only make an application to the C
2020-07-23

Family Law Courts: Court Orders

Court Orders What are court orders? Court orders are the way the decisions or judgments of judicial officers are described. They can include: 1
2020-07-16

Family Law Courts：Applying to the courts

Applying to the courts If you cannot reach an agreement, you may consider applying to a court for orders. Sometimes this may be the only way to deal with a dispute. There are ste
2017-09-26

Why does my lawyer have to witness my signature?

Anyone who comes to live, work, invest or study in Australia will eventually find themselves facing a documents which requires an ‘authorised witness’. At first glance this may seem like an unnecessar
2017-09-25

What to do when you can’t settle your Australian property contract？

In recent years there has been a significant increase in the amount of foreign investment in Australian real property. Many foreign investors highly value the strength and stability of the Australian
2017-09-25

Cheated by a trader? You have rights as a consumer

Cheated by a trader? You have rights as a consumerMany of our clients have been in the same unfortunate scenario before: They have paid a deposit for a service, or bought something, and then they find
2017-09-25

How to get a divorce in Australia?

Family Law at AHL LegalHere at AHL Legal, we understand that the end of a relationship can be an emotional and traumatic time for you. We guarantee that we will do everything in our power to provide y
2017-09-22

What you need to know about Business Investment Migration

Accompanying the rapid growth of the Chinese economy, many Chinese nationals are opting to conduct offshore investments and relocating overseas via business investment migration. Statistics clearly de
2017-09-22

What to do when your company is in liquidation?

What is Liquidation?Liquidation is the process by which a company is wound up in an orderly manner. A company is considered insolvent if it can no longer pay its debts when they fall due and the kind
2017-09-22

What you need to know about Director’s Duties

Corporate management is a complex area and directors may be held to be personally liable if they fail to uphold their fiduciary duties to the shareholders. As fiduciaries, directors are held to a high
2017-09-22

My visa has been refused, what can I do next?

The law behind Australian visa applications is much more complex than what the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website would have you believe. Visa applicants are encourag
2017-09-22

Divorce

AHL Legal has specialist family lawyers able to assist people with the simplest to the most complex divorces and related issues when a marriage breaks down. In Australia, a divorce may be obtained in
2017-09-22

What You Need to Know About Australia Student Visas?

The number of international students in Australia has hit a record high in 2016, as more international students are choosing to study in Australia because of our excellence education system, high stan
2017-09-20

Can I avoid a criminal record?

Normally, when you plead guilty to a criminal or traffic offence the Court imposes a penalty and records a conviction. In this case, you will have a criminal record. In traffic matters you might also
2017-09-20

Will blog post

Why make a will?Many people know that wills are important, but are adverse to making one, either because of cultural reasons (wills are sometimes considered unlucky) or simply because they never thoug
2017-08-01

What is a jury

What is a jury?It is commonly known that judges, civil or criminal lawyers participate in court cases, but as a common citizen you could also be involved through becoming a member of a jury.Juries are
2016-12-20

Misconceptions about de facto partners in family law

There are many misconceptions regarding de facto partners and asset division. The classic example being that if your partner moves in, then after six months they can take half of what y
2016-10-27

The family law on pets when a relationship ends

Couples often get into a lot of distress over who can take the pet when a relationship breaks down. This would be a simple dispute to avoid if, at the start of the relationship or marriage,
2016-06-23

Common misconceptions about divorce

Divorce is a stressful time for most people and it’s natural that you’d want to keep it to yourself. Nevertheless, being familiar with the facts can save you a lot of stress and heartache down th