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Workers compensation claim: your right to choose your doctor
Can the insurer tell you which doctor to see for treatment?
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Separated parents and child immunisation: who has the right to decide?
Courts recently have seen a number of cases relating to conflict between parents over immunisation of their children.Kells - Article
5 tips to help first home buyers enter the property market
The process of buying your first home could be overwhelming, so we have prepared 5 helpful tips to help.Kells - Article
Warranties & defects in NSW residential buildings: your rights
NSW builders must now provide a warranty for residential building works for a period of 6 years for a "major defect".Kells - Article
When you agree to buy a property that doesn't exist: put and call option deeds (Part II)
At the time of signing the Put and Call Option Deed, the land was still part of a larger, unsubdivided, plot of land.Kells - Article
How a trip from Sydney to Wollongong can cost you your licence!
Some speeding offences can result in you automatically losing your licence as well as other penalties - seek legal advice!Kells - Article
NSW duty and land tax surcharge – Action needed for discretionary trusts
If the trust does not explicitly exclude foreign persons as beneficiaries, the trustee is considered a foreign trustee.Kells - Article
Warehouse and storage liens
Each state & territory has laws in relation to a 'statutory lien' over the stored goods. Liens explained.Kells - Article
Everything you need to know about NSW demerit points
Helpful explanation of the demerit point system in NSW.Kells - Article
Do I need a lawyer if I am separating from my partner? Here are 5 reasons why you do!
If you are going through a separation, experienced family lawyers can provide you with direction and specific advice.Kells - Article
Hurt on the way to or from work? What can you do?
If you have been injured travelling to and from work, you should seek legal advice about entitlement to compensation.Kells - Article
Am I able to keep my pet in my apartment?
Answer: it depends on the by-laws of your strata scheme.Kells - Article
The insurer has made a Work Capacity Decision, what is it and can I do anything about it?
A "Work Capacity Decision" is a decision made by an insurer determining an injured person's entitlement to compensation.Kells - Article
This case should be a reminder for all employers that a blanket rule imposed without any discussion may not be lawful
The FWCFB decision was not convinced that this employer's vaccination policy was a reasonable direction.Kells - Article
Dementia and breakdown of a de facto relationship
HC recently considered case when a defacto relationship had broken down when one had dementia.Kells - Article
I want to contest an estate but there is no will - Can I still do it?
If a person dies without a valid will, then on death, their estate will be divided according to the law of intestacy.Kells - Article
Surrogacy: things to consider
There could be issues as to who is considered the legal parent of a child born as the result of a surrogacy arrangement.Kells - Article
What happens where two parents cannot agree on the vaccination status of their children?
When making decisions for children, the Court's paramount consideration is the best interests of the child/ren.Kells - Article
Considering a purchase or lease subject to development consent? - some timely matters to consider
The federal infrastructure plan aims to support economic recovery and new projects will unlock development opportunities.Kells - Article
You have got mail! What to do if the ATO audits you
The best outcome of an ATO audit is being able to show to the ATO that your tax affairs are in order and compliant.Kells
