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October 13, 2021 · Mingqiang
Surrogacy? Assisted Reproduction? Becoming a Legal Parent in Australia Is More Complicated Than You Think!
If you are considering surrogacy in Australia, a prior contract cannot establish legal parentage. The surrogate is recognised as the mother. Once all assisted reproduction conditions are met, the biological parents must still apply to court for substitute parentage to become legal parents.
October 12, 2021 · Mingqiang
Wills Are Trending Younger — What to Watch Out for When Making a Will in Australia
A sponsor who is still married can, in theory, sponsor a new partner for a Subclass 820 Partner visa. However, their documents must satisfy the visa officer that the new relationship is genuine and ongoing, there are reasonable grounds for not divorcing, and the marriage has broken down irretrievably.
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?
If you seek a divorce in Australia after infidelity, you do not need to prove fault. No-fault divorce requires an irretrievable breakdown: at least 12 months of separation with no prospect of reconciliation. Property settlement and custody are dealt with separately.
October 6, 2021 · Mingqiang
Is an Injury on the Way to Work in Australia Considered a Workplace Injury? The Differences Between States and Territories Are Significant
Whether employers must compensate commuting injuries depends on state or territory rules and the accident’s connection with work. NSW employers are usually not liable, but may be responsible if an accident involves work-related activities such as visiting clients or collecting company mail.
October 5, 2021 · Mingqiang
Watch Your WeChat Records — They Really Can Become “Evidence in Court”
WeChat and other social messages can be court evidence. Emails and texts are among the most relied-on evidence in Australian family law proceedings. If texts may relate to a case, promptly preserve the fullest possible version; sometimes early contact with a telecommunications provider or platform is needed.
October 1, 2021 · Qiqi
Accounting / IT / Chef: faster and more consistent approvals — now invitations for both onshore and offshore applicants! Skip the state-nomination / 189 race and seize this golden window!
With relevant qualifications and work experience, you can consider employer sponsorship. Subclass 482 has short- and medium-term streams; medium-term holders may apply for Subclass 186 if eligible. Choosing direct entry or a 482-to-186 pathway also depends on the employer’s capacity and willingness.
October 1, 2021 · Mingqiang
Why Did a Certain Celebrity Marry Into a Wealthy Family Yet Refuse to Sign a Prenuptial Agreement? Why Does Australia Have Prenuptial Agreements?
Before marriage or cohabitation, a financial agreement can allocate assets and debts to reduce disputes after separation. Agreements may be signed before, during or after a relationship. For legal effect, they should comply with the Family Law Act, with each party receiving independent legal advice from their own lawyer.
September 30, 2021 · Mingqiang
Can You Report a Neighbour for Abusing a Dog? What Are the Consequences of Animal Cruelty in Australia?
Report animal cruelty through your state’s dedicated agency or the RSPCA website. In NSW, carers must provide reasonable care, relieve animals’ pain and arrange veterinary treatment when needed. Food, water and shelter must also be adequate. Breaches may result in fines or imprisonment.
September 28, 2021 · Mingqiang
Signed the Purchase Contract Only to Discover It’s a Stigmatised Property. What Can You Do If You Were Deceived or Misled?
If an agent’s failure to disclose a material fact misleads you into signing a property contract, you can cancel it or seek damages. Misleading conduct is judged objectively, without needing to prove intent. Finance, building-inspection and FIRB clauses also affect termination arrangements.
September 23, 2021 · Mingqiang
Never falsify a Stat Dec — the consequences can be severe! A legal document used for immigration and many other matters in Australia
Migration applications or verification of personal or financial information in Australia may require a statutory declaration witnessed by an approved witness. Intentionally making a false Commonwealth declaration may attract up to 4 years’ imprisonment; in NSW, a false declaration made to obtain a material benefit may attract 7 years.