Interim parenting applications in the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court have taken on a significant importance with the ever increasing delays in Family Law Courts in processing and finalising matters before them. Depending on…
When someone dies unexpectantly, the media often say that “a report will be prepared for the Coroner”. But what does the Coroner do? And what are the powers of the Coroner? What does the Coroner…
McAuley Hawach Lawyers is very pleased to announce that Ross Barwick has joined McAuley Hawach Lawyers as a Solicitor. Ross bears a distinguished name in the law. His experience spans more than fifty…
On 18 September 2015, in the case of Perera v Genworth Financial Mortgage Insurance Pty Ltd t/a Genworth [2015] NSWSC 1357, the Supreme Court of NSW struck out the Plaintiff’s Statement of Claim. The Plaintiff…
In our previous article we discussed the power to request the identity of a police officer. This article deals briefly with the right to silence and how far this can be taken. The Right…
The Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW) (the Act) is a powerful piece of legislation as it outlines what police officers can and can’t do. However did you know that you have powers…
One dilemma which a party may face following separation is how to secure suitable accommodation in circumstances where the other party refuses to leave the former matrimonial home. The situation is made even more challenging…
Seminar – 26 May 2015 McAuley Hawach Lawyers has the pleasure of inviting you to the following seminar in our 2015 seminar series. Presented by Steve McAuley, Accredited Specialist – Commercial Litigation McAuley Hawach Lawyers…
The High Court on 4 March 2015 handed down a unanimous judgment in the case of Korda v Australian Executor Trustees (SA) Limited. The case is important because it highlights the various factors that a…
Parties to a relationship may have differing views as to what stage their relationship is at and the level of commitment each party has towards their relationship. One party to a relationship may be content…