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ConveyancingSelling a Property in Victoria: What Sellers Need to Do
Selling a home in Victoria? The Section 32, contract, ATO clearance certificate, mortgage discharge and settlement steps sellers need to know.
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ConveyancingBuying Off the Plan in Victoria: Risks to Check Before You Sign
Buying an apartment or townhouse off the plan in Victoria? Sunset clauses, changes to the plan, finance risk, defects and what to check before signing.
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ConveyancingFirst Home Buyer in Victoria? A Legal Checklist Before You Buy
A practical legal checklist for first home buyers in Victoria: pre-approval, grants and duty concessions, contract review, inspections, auctions and settlement.
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Family lawBinding Financial Agreements (Prenups) in Australia: What You Need to Know
What a binding financial agreement (prenup) is, when you can make one, the legal requirements, and when an agreement can be set aside in Australia.
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Intervention ordersPersonal Safety Intervention Orders in Victoria: Neighbours, Co-workers and Others
How personal safety intervention orders work in Victoria for disputes with neighbours, co-workers and others: applying, mediation, responding and court.
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Traffic lawCaught Drink Driving in Victoria? What Happens Next
Caught drink driving in Victoria? Blood alcohol limits, licence cancellation, court, behaviour change programs, alcohol interlocks and getting your licence back.
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Administrative lawHow to Challenge a Government or Council Decision in Victoria
Unhappy with a council or government decision in Victoria? Internal review, VCAT, the Administrative Review Tribunal, complaints and time limits explained.
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Business lawSelling Your Business in Victoria: How to Prepare for a Smooth Sale
Selling your business in Victoria? How to prepare records, the lease, staff and contracts, what the sale contract should cover, and avoiding delays at settlement.
Read article →Business disputesRecovering Unpaid Debts: A Guide for Small Businesses in Victoria
How small businesses in Victoria can recover unpaid invoices: reminders, letters of demand, payment plans, statutory demands, VCAT and Magistrates' Court claims.
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Employment lawUnfair Dismissal: Why the 21-Day Time Limit Matters
Dismissed from your job? You generally have 21 days to lodge an unfair dismissal claim with the Fair Work Commission. Eligibility, the process and what to do now.
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ConveyancingSection 32 Vendor Statements in Victoria: What Buyers Should Check
What a Section 32 vendor statement must include in Victoria, the red flags buyers should look for, and what you can do if it's missing or wrong.
Read article →ConveyancingCooling-Off Periods When Buying Property in Victoria
How the 3-business-day cooling-off period works when buying property in Victoria, what it costs to withdraw, and when cooling-off doesn't apply.
Read article →ConveyancingThe Conveyancing Process in Victoria: A Step-by-Step Guide for Buyers
A plain-English guide to buying property in Victoria, from contract review and deposit to finance, stamp duty, final inspection and electronic settlement.
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Family lawProperty Settlement After Separation: Time Limits and First Steps
How property settlement works after separation in Australia, the 12-month and 2-year time limits, your options for formalising an agreement, and first steps.
Read article →Intervention ordersServed With an Intervention Order in Victoria? Your Options Explained
Been served with an intervention order application in Victoria? Your options: consenting without admissions, an undertaking, or contesting. What happens next.
Read article →Traffic lawDemerit Points and Licence Suspension in Victoria: What You Need to Know
Victoria's demerit point limits for full, learner and P-plate drivers, what happens when you reach the limit, the 12-month extension option, and challenging a fine.
Read article →Business lawBuying a Business in Victoria: A Due Diligence Checklist
A practical due diligence checklist for buying a business in Victoria: financials, the lease, employees, assets and security interests, licences and the contract.
Read article →Family lawSeparating in Victoria? A First-Steps Guide to Family Law
Separating in Victoria? What to do first about children, property, divorce and money, and how to formalise agreements, from Chadstone family lawyers.
Read article →Aged care lawMoving Into Aged Care: What Families Should Check Before Signing
Moving a parent into aged care? What to check in the aged care agreement, accommodation payment options, powers of attorney, and where to get help in Victoria.
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Migration lawVisa Refused or Cancelled? Your Options for Review
What to do if your Australian visa is refused or cancelled: review time limits, the Administrative Review Tribunal, other options, and getting advice quickly.
Read article →Criminal lawCharged With an Offence in Victoria? What Happens Next
Charged with a criminal offence in Victoria? Police interviews, bail, your first court date at the Magistrates' Court, diversion, pleas and criminal records.
Read article →NDIS lawHow to Challenge an NDIS Decision: Reviews and Appeals Explained
Unhappy with an NDIA decision about access or your plan? How internal reviews work, the time limits, and appealing to the Administrative Review Tribunal.
Read article →Legal guidesChoosing a Lawyer in Victoria: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Engage
How to choose a lawyer in Victoria: checking a practising certificate, understanding costs disclosure and fixed fees, communication, and what to ask first.
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