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25.01.2022 It can be difficult for people at this time of year when couples have separated, particularly if children are involved. What are your rights if there is an agreement on shared care but one person wants to change it?

25.01.2022 What are your rights if your employer has stood you down due to COVID-19 but now wants you to work somewhere else which is 1.5 hours away?

25.01.2022 Jillian, one-half of SIL speaks about the proposed changes to the tenancy laws

25.01.2022 Not everyone has amazing in-laws that know their style... if you were given a present you dont like, and you dont have the receipt, what can you do about refunding or exchanging it?

24.01.2022 We have been inundated with Covid-19 related questions. News.com.au chose one for us to answer. During this unprecedented time, make sure you caremonger rather than scaremonger.

24.01.2022 Landlords: some are great, but what happens if you get one that isnt... and they try and blame you for normal wear and tear, or worse, damage done by the previous tenant and try to claim back your bond? Find out here:

24.01.2022 Kids: youll always protect them, right? What happens if they are the ones you need to be protected from, and you want their violence out of your home? You do have rights.

23.01.2022 Were having a short break due to importance of Covid-19 coverage. Heres something we wrote a few years ago about working from home (which a lot of people are doing now). Stay safe x

23.01.2022 No one is keen to write a will. But what if one has been written and there is a dispute about how the estate has been divided? These questions (and more!) answered

22.01.2022 This week we look at discrimination and whether dress codes at gyms are enforceable. What are your rights if someone tells you they are offended by your outfit?

22.01.2022 Yet another High Court decision our firm has been involved in. A Perth familys long legal battle for justice for their severely injured daughter has at last reached a conclusion, with the High Court rejecting the defendants latest attempt to delay justice. So incredibly proud to work for a firm that fights to ensure justice.

21.01.2022 A lot of people are being forced to take annual leave at the moment and are too worried about ongoing employment to question their rights: here are some questions answered

21.01.2022 You’re pregnant but you’re on a contract at work. When do you need to tell your boss, and what are your leave rights?

21.01.2022 The wise words of never loan money to a friend... what if you do though, and then they refuse to give it back? Find out what you can do about it:

20.01.2022 What happens if youve dedicated a decade to a relationship and your ex tries to enforce a pre-nup, leaving you with nothing?

20.01.2022 With end of year work events now occurring, it’s important to know what is sexual harassment and your rights if it happens at work

19.01.2022 A loved one dying is always an emotional time. If they don’t have a valid Will, it can be stressful. This week Jane asked if her estranged brother is entitled to her Mum’s estate

19.01.2022 #JobKeeper is there to help businesses through COVID, but not everyone is doing the right thing by their staff. If you think this is happening to you, we discuss your rights. via news.com.au

19.01.2022 Sexual harassment at work is never acceptable, and can have serious impacts on your health and wellbeing. This week, we talk about your rights and how to deal with a colleague who's getting too close for comfort.

19.01.2022 What are your rights with assistance animals?

18.01.2022 Even during Covid-19, you still have rights to ensure youre being paid correctly and your super gets paid. If youre in the same position as Sally, a reader who has asked about her rights, you can find out what to do here

18.01.2022 This week we look at what your rights are with drones flying overhead

17.01.2022 Unfortunately there are a lot of employers that dont do the right thing: unpaid work trials for months, not paying the correct penalty rates, and sending people home when its not busy (if they havent completed the minimum hours). Heres what you can do:

17.01.2022 Sexual harassment is never a joke. You don’t have to stay silent about inappropriate behaviour at work

17.01.2022 Grandparents have rights to see their grandchildren too and can make an application to the Court to allow it

16.01.2022 Finding someone in your home uninvited is enough to kick anyone into survival mode. But beware: when making a citizens arrest, the law may not be on your side. This week we talk about what you can do, what you cant do, whats considered reasonable and the best way to protect you and your family. Via news.com.au

16.01.2022 Can you be forced to take annual leave or unpaid leave during shut down periods? Find out here:

15.01.2022 What you can do if you make an online purchase and it doesnt look like the advertisement ...

15.01.2022 There seems to be a theme with landlords... what if they try and make you pay for the pool fence on your rental property (for the pool they installed)? And what are the rules about pools? These questions answered:

15.01.2022 What are your rights, as a tenant, with rent reductions due to Covid-19? Do you have to pay back the amount your rent was reduced? Can your landlord increase your rent? These questions and more answered for our Melbourne readers

14.01.2022 Homeowners beware: not following the rules of tenancy agreements can see you end up in the doghouse, even if you think your tenants are barking mad. This week we talk the secret life of pets in rental homes. Via news.com.au

12.01.2022 Finding a bag of drugs in their child’s room might be every parents nightmare - what are the laws about this?

10.01.2022 A lot of people (ourselves included!) are trying to battle big companies to get back money, or even a credit note, after all travel was cancelled due to Covid-19. Here are some tips

10.01.2022 Alices boss wants her to fat shame customers to try and get sales. Shes also concerned he is bullying her. Read here for more information:

09.01.2022 Were all working from home a lot more and that noise youd hear occasionally from your neighbours which previously didnt bother you, now seems constant. Heres what you can do about it

09.01.2022 Jillian, one-half of SIL, speaks here about supporting Brain Injury Awareness Week

08.01.2022 Not everyone has a neighbour they can borrow a cup of flour from. If you share a driveway there can be increased tensions so its important you know what sort of rights and obligations exist.

08.01.2022 Everyones got relationship baggage from an ex, but what about the kind that is taking up physical space? It may be tempting to kick them and their stuff to the kerb but you could end up charged with theft. Find out what you can do if the relationship has ended and they still wont come pick up their stuff. Via news.com.au

07.01.2022 We are so incredibly proud to work for a firm that fights injustices. Well done to our colleague Claire Gibbs, and her team, who fought hard to ensure Aboriginal Australians were not considered aliens under the Constitution and could not be deported. The landmark High Court ruling was handed down yesterday.

07.01.2022 Weddings can be expensive. What if youve saved up all of your money, only for Covid-19 to affect the venue and your dream day hangs in the balance?

06.01.2022 Having a loved one pass away is difficult enough. Working out the details of an estate, especially when theres no Will, makes it even harder. Last week we talked about estate law and how its applied. Via @news.com.au

06.01.2022 Your marriage has broken down - who gets what in the financial split?

06.01.2022 Life could be a dream if you come into some cash but do you need to split it with your ex-partner? We discuss disclosure of assets following a break-up in our column this week via news.com.au https://www.news.com.au///90a417746ba96a64963dca5fe944a104

05.01.2022 You might not like school but its not as easy to leave as you may think. The States and Territories have laws about when you can leave

04.01.2022 Mail keep going missing? Mail theft doesnt just occur when people want what you bought off eBay. One in five Australians have been the victim of identity fraud. If this is happening to you, what are your legal rights? Via news.com.au

04.01.2022 Bought a lemon? Here are your rights explained:

04.01.2022 What are your rights if you think youve been ripped off by a tradie?

02.01.2022 With a lot of people in a lot of states due to return to work for the first time following the Covid-19 restrictions, what are your obligations to your employer with getting tested?