The presumption that it is in a child’s best interests that after a family break-up parents have equal shared responsibility for major decisions affecting their children has been the cornerstone of Family Law in Australia. However, that could be about to change, as the RMB Lawyers Family & Relationships Law Division explains proposed amendments to the Act:
Societal changes over the last 40 years means that the current Family Law Act 1975 is not meeting the needs of separating families. The RMB Lawyers Family & Relationships Law Division explains proposed amendments to the Act:
Buying property interstate can involve different rules and regulations, such as the rules governing pest reports in Queensland. The RMB Property Law Division explains:
Home and contents insurance contracts can be bewildering. However, it is critical that you select an insurance policy that protects you against the main threats to your particular property. The RMB Property Law Division explains:
The trend towards vendors accepting lower deposits for property purchases contains some risks for the vendor. The RMB Conveyancing Division explains:
If you are concerned about the validity of a Will, filing a Caveat with the Court can reduce the chances of Probate being granted before your concerns are dealt with. There are three main categories of Caveats, as the RMB Lawyers Wills & Estates & Disputed Wills division explains
It is important that you take care of your Will once it has been made. As the RMB Lawyers Wills & Estates & Disputed Wills division explains, failure to do so can lead to issues when it comes to the administration of your estate.
The repercussions of alcohol-fuelled violence can be severe, both in terms of injuries and in potential punishments. So the message is clear: think before you drink this holiday season, writes RMB Criminal Law Division.
If you are injured by a dog, then you should obtain legal advice about your rights to compensation at an early stage. The RMB Compensation Law Division outlines an interesting case.
Under Workers Compensation legislation, an employer is liable to pay for an injured workers reasonably necessary medical expenses. The RMB Compensation Law Division explains, this may include new and evolving treatments like medicinal cannabis.
If your child been injured in a motor vehicle accident, they may be entitled for compensation for their physical and psychological injuries under the Motor Injuries Act 2017. The RMB Compensation Division explains how the Act works.
Coastal erosion and rising sea levels have significant implications for people considering buying property in coastal zones, as RMB Property and Planning Lawyer TANYA EMMETT explains:
If you are purchasing rural land in NSW, it is important that you aware of your land’s categorisation under the Land Management Framework for managing native vegetation. RMB Lawyers’ Property Law Division explains.
Shining a spotlight on regional excellence, RMB Lawyers emerged as a standout in this year's awards, claiming the title of the best Regional/Suburban Law Firm.
In NSW, Conveyancing Law places a substantial onus on vendors of properties. RMB Business & Commercial Transactions Division explains.
Restraint of trade clauses are often found in employment agreements and business sale contracts. RMB Business & Commercial Transactions Division explains.
In this final instalment of a three-part series on criminal trials, RMB Managing Partner CRAIG OSBORNE explains the court procedures.
In this second part of a series on how criminal trials work in NSW, RMB Lawyers Managing Partner CRAIG OSBORNE explains jury selection.
A recent Court of Appeal decision shows that “obvious risk” can be an important consideration in personal injury cases. The RMB Compensation Law Division explains.
A recent Court of Appeal decision shows that “obvious risk” can be an important consideration in personal injury cases. The RMB Compensation Law Division explains.
Specialising in family law, wills and estates, and property law, RMB Lawyer Peta Taylor says the Queanbeyan team together form a significant pool of legal expertise including business and commercial transactions, conveyancing, compensation and personal injury, criminal defence and more...
It is imperative to seek legal advice from lawyers who genuinely care about their clients' legal matters. Clients should look for lawyers who are empathetic, compassionate, and dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for their clients. Craig Osborne, Managing Partner at RMB Lawyers explains how team RMB embodies these values...
Relationships breakdown, families separate. Hearts often don’t break evenly. There is usually significant animosity involved in a relationship breakdown, generally arising from personal behaviours and where assets and lifestyle are at stake. Add to this children’s issues, embarrassment and stress, and it’s a very challenging time for everyone. RMB Family Lawyer, Bradley Peterson, outlines four steps to help ease some of the stress and angst that comes with a relationship breakdown...
Airing each Sunday, RMB’s weekly Law Talk segment on i98FM Illawarra sees an RMB lawyer answer general legal questions from i98’s audience. Business Lawyer, Ben Kuzman and Family Lawyer, Bradley Peterson took to the microphone for a special focus on Building & Construction and Family and Relationships Law...
RMB Lawyers prides itself on customer service that’s both “creative” and “caring”. With 17 offices located throughout the region, RMB Lawyer Peta Taylor from our Queanbeyan office describes the experience of RMB Lawyers as both diverse and detailed...