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November 2, 2021 · Mingqiang
My Uni Crush Asked Me to Dinner — Only So I’d Take His Demerit Points
Driving in Australia on an overseas licence? Time limits and conversion requirements vary by state and visa status. Most states allow temporary visitors staying up to three months to use their home-country licence. Non-English licences require an officially accepted translation, and local traffic laws still apply.
October 28, 2021 · Mingqiang
If the Meng Meiqi Incident Happened in Australia: Is the Mistress Actually Legally Protected? Is a “Chen Lingtao-style Will” Legally Valid?
If your partner is unfaithful, no-fault divorce in Australia does not require you to prove the affair to a court. You must have separated for at least 12 months with no prospect of reconciliation. Property settlement and custody are handled separately, unaffected by who applies for divorce or its outcome.
October 27, 2021 · Mingqiang
Spent a Million Buying a Home in Sydney — But Didn’t “Receive” a Title Deed!?
Not receiving a paper Certificate of Title when buying in NSW does not affect ownership. The Torrens register remains the sole basis for confirming property ownership. Cash buyers no longer receive paper certificates after settlement, nor do mortgaged owners after paying off their loans.
October 26, 2021 · Mingqiang
Dumped, I Bought a Business and Became My Own Boss — Now My Ex Is Begging to Get Back Together!
Before making an offer to buy an existing business, conduct due diligence on its valuation, financial records and assets, and understand its staffing, lease and licence arrangements. A trial period to verify income should last at least 7 days; a lawyer should also review the sale agreement and legal due diligence.
October 25, 2021 · Mingqiang
Tsk… Unvaccinated Me Was Treated as an “Outsider” Just for Shopping! Does the Vaccine Passport Really Work?
Shopping while unvaccinated raises questions about businesses’ choices and customers’ rights. Morrison relayed the Attorney-General’s view that requiring vaccination was unlikely to breach discrimination law; the human rights commission also required public health measures to be reasonable, necessary and proportionate, taking possible discrimination into account.
October 22, 2021 · Mingqiang
18 Months of Heart-Wrenching Separations: The Human Cost of Australia’s Strictest Border Controls
Reuniting with parents in Australia was restricted by the immediate-family definition: parents, siblings and unmarried partners were excluded from entry exemptions. Australia later allowed citizens’ and permanent residents’ parents to enter; previously, a few parents could obtain exemptions to escort Australian citizen or permanent resident minors back to Australia.
October 21, 2021 · Mingqiang
Aussie Homeless Man “Bought” a Marital Home Without Spending a Cent
Owners may lose title if someone occupies their property long term and they never evict them and reclaim it. Adverse possession requires continuous, actual, open, exclusive and unauthorised use, among other conditions; claims can also cover part of a property after the required period.
October 20, 2021 · Mingqiang
If the Emperor Met Xia Yuhe in Australia, Would a Verbal Promise to Marry Her Be Legally Binding?
Oral agreements can be legally binding, but offer and acceptance, consideration and an intention to create legal relations must be established. In a dispute, written or oral evidence affects whether the agreement can be proved and enforced; where possible, record it in writing.
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!
A Letter of Demand can seek unpaid debt repayment or correction of work problems. It must be accurate and factual, without comments or accusations against the debtor. If legal action for missing a deadline has been stated and demands remain unmet, you can proceed without waiting for a further response.
October 18, 2021 · Mingqiang
Does Earning More Really Win You Child Custody? Differences Between China and Australia
Who a child lives with after separation does not depend solely on income. Australian parenting arrangements focus on the child’s best interests, without favouring higher income or education. Divorce, property settlement and parenting arrangements can be handled independently.