Dear Kerrie,
Welcome to the October 2015 edition of The Kells Report – helping you make better legal decisions.
Think a Will is enough to decide where your superannuation should go when you pass away?
by Michael Mobberley
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If you don't have a binding death benefit nomination in place, your superannuation may end up with someone completely different to whom you had intended! |
Stricter bail laws for some offenders
by Adam Bye
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Individuals committing crimes whilst on bail has been a focus of the media in recent times. This has lead to increased community concern and a review of certain bail laws. In response parliament passed the Bail Amendment Act 2014, which amended the Bail Act 2013. The most substantial amendment involved the creation of the "Show Cause" requirement. |
The reintroduction of the absent parent
by Franca Parolin
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The vast majority of parenting disputes that come before the courts involve the biological parents of a child. There are of course also cases that involve other significant persons that have been in the child's life including step-parents, grandparents and same sex parents. |
Misleading and deceptive conduct - Franchisor's liability
by Gabrielle Polczynski
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If you are a franchisor you need to be aware that if you fail to comply with your obligations under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), you may be found liable to pay substantial penalties. |
Facebook in family law matters
by Ashleigh Barry
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Social media (and Facebook in particular) now plays a huge role in our daily lives, with many using Facebook as an outlet to vent frustrations, spark topical discussions amongst friends and to generally debrief on particular issues. |
