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October 26, 2021 · Mingqiang
Dumped, I Bought a Business and Became My Own Boss — Now My Ex Is Begging to Get Back Together!
Are you tired of the routine life of an employee and thinking about running your own business, being your own boss, and taking on more challenges and rewards? If you are considering going into business, you first need to decide whether to start a new venture or buy an existing one.
October 25, 2021 · Mingqiang
Tsk… Unvaccinated Me Was Treated as an “Outsider” Just for Shopping! Does the Vaccine Passport Really Work?
It is often said that the pandemic has changed many of our daily habits — for example, getting used to working from home, and getting Australians accustomed to scanning QR codes. Scanning to check-in before entering a shop has become second nature, and taking advantage of this trend Australia’s major supermarkets are about to roll out QR-code payments. On the international travel front, Australia has already launched the international vaccine passport, which is also a QR code.
October 22, 2021 · Mingqiang
18 Months of Heart-Wrenching Separations: The Human Cost of Australia’s Strictest Border Controls
One of the most closely-watched developments recently is that Australia is now allowing the parents of citizens and PRs to enter the country for family reunions. Under the previous travel-exemption list, immediate family did not include parents, siblings or unmarried partners.
October 21, 2021 · Mingqiang
Aussie Homeless Man “Bought” a Marital Home Without Spending a Cent
Australia has a puzzling law. It allows a trespasser to openly and lawfully acquire ownership of the land they have unlawfully occupied. The idea of a cuckoo taking over a magpie’s nest is already outrageous, yet Australian law actually lets the cuckoo become the nest’s rightful owner. This article will walk you through this law so that no one with bad intentions can “snatch” your house.
October 20, 2021 · Mingqiang
If the Emperor Met Xia Yuhe in Australia, Would a Verbal Promise to Marry Her Be Legally Binding?
“I’ll pay you back next week.” “I’ll take all of this stock — just deliver it straight over.” “Everything on the house today is on Master Zhao.”
October 19, 2021 · Mingqiang
“Can I Send a Lawyer’s Letter to Scare Them?” Use This “Legal Warning Letter” Wisely for Debt Recovery and Dispute Resolution!
Even if you haven’t received one, you’ve definitely heard of a “lawyer’s letter”. A “lawyer’s letter” refers to a letter issued in the name of a lawyer. The most common type is known in English as a Letter Of Demand. Depending on its purpose, it may also be understood as a request letter, collection letter, or demand notice. To avoid ambiguity and be as precise as possible, we will use the formal English name throughout the rest of this article – Letter of Demand.
October 18, 2021 · Mingqiang
Does Earning More Really Win You Child Custody? Differences Between China and Australia
“I am the mother — how could the child be away from the mother? They should obviously stay with me.” “I am the father, and I am the main breadwinner. In terms of financial capacity, I am clearly the one able to raise the child.” “Does whoever earns more get custody of the child?”
October 13, 2021 · Mingqiang
Surrogacy? Assisted Reproduction? Becoming a Legal Parent in Australia Is More Complicated Than You Think!
Some time ago, the ZS child-abandonment case dominated the headlines across major entertainment platforms. Because the incident breached relevant Chinese laws, ZS was also banned from the industry. So, if the ZS case had occurred in Australia, what legal consequences would it have triggered?
October 12, 2021 · Mingqiang
Wills Are Trending Younger — What to Watch Out for When Making a Will in Australia
As modern society and people’s thinking have opened up, attitudes towards wills have also shifted — for example, making a will is trending younger. More and more young people are making wills early to plan and allocate their personal assets in advance.
October 7, 2021 · Mingqiang
If I discover my spouse has been unfaithful in Australia and want a divorce, do I need to collect evidence to submit to the court?
We often see social news stories from back home where one spouse has been unfaithful, and the wronged party typically goes to great lengths to gather evidence in order to prove to the court that the other party was at fault in the marriage. Scenes like the wife catching the mistress with a video camera in hand, or hiring a private investigator to collect evidence — most of us have seen or heard of such storylines.