There is so much you need to be aware of in terms of the laws and regulations that apply to businesses. Ryan & Seton Lawyers on the Central Coast provides legal help for businesses are here to help ensure all your ‘t’s are crossed and all your ‘i’s are dotted.
If you have ever gone through the process of buying or selling a property before, you will be well aware of what conveyancing is. If you are a first timer on either end of the spectrum, however, you might not have come across that particular term before. Essentially, conveyancing is the broad act of transferring documents and completing administrative tasks that makes up a successful and legal property transaction.
Statutory definitions for consent have been developed in all states and territories of Australia, with the exception of the Australian Capital Territory. The Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) contains the relevant definition that applies in New South Wales (section 61HE).
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).
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
