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COVID-19 solutions – Video tech for witnessing legal documents

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Video conferencing technology like Skype, WhatsApp, FaceTime and Zoom can now be used in the witnessing of important legal documents like wills, powers of attorney and statutory declarations under a new regulation made on 22 April 2020 by the Governor.

The signing of key legal documents including wills, powers of attorney and statutory declarations will now be able to witnessed in NSW using video technology, following the passing of an emergency regulation under section 17 of the Electronic Transactions Act 2000 (NSW).

The new regulation will expire 6 months from 22 April 2020 unless NSW Parliament decides otherwise.

For those interested, the media release from Attorney-General Mark Speakman can be accessed here.

The above is not intended as legal advice. You should obtain legal advice in relation to your own specific circumstances.

Article By Michael Seton

Michael Seton Solicitor Director
Accredited Specialist – Family Law

 

How will COVID-19 affect my upcoming Family Court matter?

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia have implemented special measures with respect to family law matters. There have been many significant changes to the daily practice of the courts to ensure that they are able to continue to provide this essential service to litigants.

You can expect that your court matter will proceed in a less traditional fashion through the use of technologies while the courts aim to keep everyone safe in these challenging times. Rest assured that the Courts are working hard to monitor the situation in order to continue to operate.

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What are non-essential services?

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We’ve been hearing a lot in the media about the scaling back and shutting down of non-essential services. Like a lot of people, you may be wondering what non-essential services are?

Well, they’re services that aren’t essential services.

So, what are essential services?

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Put your phone down – Or pay the price

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Modern technology has allowed us to communicate with people all over the globe, but it has also meant that many drivers are distracted by their phones while they are on the roads. The Australian states have tried to crack down hard upon people who are using their phones and, if you don’t desist, then you may need to reach out to Central Coast lawyers.

Ryan & Seton Lawyers explain why.

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How to talk civilly about parenting matters

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Nobody ever enters into a relationship or marriage with the expectation that separation or divorce will be the ultimate outcome.

Nevertheless, it is an increasingly common thing that couples go through.

Sometimes a separation can be completed with very little hassle when there aren’t many assets to divide.

But, when children are involved, that is when it can sometimes start to get really messy and you need the services of family lawyers on the Central Coast.

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What you didn’t think about when losing a loved one

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The death of a loved one might be hard to contemplate, even if you know that they are very unwell, or if they are getting on in years. In some cases, the death might take you completely by surprise.

Regardless of how it occurs, you may be going into the aftermath of a death completely unprepared for the legal ramifications, and this is where Ryan & Seton Lawyers’ team of experienced deceased estates lawyers can offer you assistance.

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Types of lawyers

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In Australia, the law is a large and sprawling thing, often connected to the Colonial past. No single lawyer can be an expert in all fields of law, so it makes sense that they would form practices with lawyers practicing in different areas, just as Ryan & Seton Lawyers have.

Understanding the types of specialists available to you can help you when you are searching for Central Coast lawyers.

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What are the benefits of using family law solicitors?

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Relationships are the foundation of society. We are social animals. Yet the need for family law solicitors is telling.

We live in stressful times. Work can be overwhelming. It can so quickly take on the characteristics of a runaway train. And raising a family is no less complicated. Finding suitable schools. Dealing with peer pressures and NAPLAN testing. Then cyber bullying rears its ugly head. It’s always something.

No wonder couples on the Central Coast, like everywhere else, find themselves in need of good family law solicitors.

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What happens when your partner asks for a divorce?

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The time has come for you and your spouse to go your separate ways, and a divorce is the cleanest way to ensure that you are both free to be with other people. If your spouse has asked you for a divorce, you may not be sure what happens next.

To help you understand why you need divorce lawyers on the Central Coast, Ryan & Seton Lawyers have some information on what it means to get a divorce in Australia.

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Media release: National award for local law firm

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Toukley and Erina based law firm, Ryan & Seton Lawyers, took out the 2019 Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year category at the prestigious Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards last Friday at The Star, Sydney. Nominated as finalists in this category for the second year running, the firm won this year against nine other finalists from around the nation.

Hosted in partnership with UNSW Law, the Australian Law Awards is the pinnacle awards program for the nation’s legal profession. Now in its 19th year, the awards recognise brilliance at the bar, legal in-house powerhouses, innovators and various firm-led pro bono programs. The Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year award recognises outstanding performance by a law firm operating in regional, remote or suburban Australia.

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