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What Does Alimony Mean in Australia?
In Australia, alimony is more commonly known by its legal term: spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance is a form of financial support paid by one former spouse or de facto partner to the other following the breakdown of a relationship, intended to help the
Jaywalking in Australia: Laws, Fines and Your Legal Rights
What is jaywalking? In traffic law matters, jaywalking refers to the act of crossing a street or road unlawfully, whether outside a designated crosswalk or against a traffic signal. Jaywalking is illegal across most of Australia and can result in on-the-spot
What Is the FA012 Form? A Complete Guide for Separated Parents
The FA012 form is a Services Australia document developed by the Australian government for divorcedor separated parents to confirm and document their child’s care arrangements. Whether you are applying for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A or Child Care
Grand Larceny and Larceny in NSW: What You Need to Know
What do you know about grand larceny? This offence, also known as “grand theft,” involves stealing property above a certain monetary threshold in American law. However, grand larceny is not an offence in Australia. In New South Wales, the Crimes
Unfair Dismissal Payout in Australia: How Much Can You Claim?
If you believe your employer terminated you harshly, unjustly or unreasonably, you may be entitled to an unfair dismissal payout in Australia. Understanding how these payouts are calculated, what affects the amount, and how the claims process works is
What Does Arraignment Mean in Australia?
Arraignment refers to the court hearing where a defendant is formally charged with a criminal law offence and is asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. It is one of the first formal steps in the higher court criminal trial process and marks a critical