Practice area
Resources on civil litigation and dispute resolution — court proceedings, mediation, alternative dispute resolution and the strategic decisions that shape commercial and personal disputes.
Received a drone fine, CASA notice or complaint about drone use? A practical guide to Australian drone rules, penalties, privacy issues and when to seek legal advice.
How bankruptcy affects family law property settlement in Australia — the role of the trustee, vested property, the rights of the non-bankrupt spouse, creditors, clawback issues and what to do if your former partner becomes bankrupt.
A practical Victorian guide for business owners on resolving commercial disputes before court — letters of demand, negotiation, mediation, expert determination, arbitration, VCAT and cost-effective strategies.
What a letter of demand is, common types of claim, time limits, preserving evidence, the risks of ignoring correspondence, negotiation and settlement options, and when to obtain legal advice.
A plain-English guide to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal — its jurisdiction and powers, starting and responding to proceedings, hearings, evidence, costs and practical tips for applicants and respondents.
A plain-English guide to Family Violence Intervention Orders in Victoria — who can apply, what counts as family violence, interim and final orders, conditions, children, contesting an order and the consequences of breach.
How PSIOs protect people from threatening or harmful conduct outside a family relationship — who can apply, the court process, interim and final orders, and the consequences of breach.
