In Australia, it’s not uncommon for parents to lend money to their adult children to help them purchase property. With skyrocketing house prices and a fiercely competitive real estate market, many first-home buyers rely on the “Bank of Mum and Dad” to secure their first step onto the property ladder. While such arrangements often come […]
As a young person, you might not consider drafting a will to be a priority. Yet, having a will is a critical step in safeguarding your assets, protecting your loved ones and ensuring peace of mind. Keep reading to find out why everyone over the age of 18 should consider drafting a will. Protecting Your
A binding financial agreement or BFA (also known as a ‘prenup’ or ‘prenuptial agreement’ in the US) is a contract held between a couple in a married or de facto relationship that typically defines the rights of each party over shared assets. Usually, a BFA outlines the rights that each party acquires upon marriage or
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At Dowson Turco Lawyers, we recognise how integral it is for the queer community to have opportunities to dance, celebrate and come together, not just during Mardi Gras season but throughout the year as well. We also recognise that some people may, despite the risks, be engaging in illicit drugs while attending parties and events.
Legalisation of same-sex marriage Same-sex marriage has been legal in Australia since December 2017, following a national postal survey in which the majority of Australians voted in favour of same-sex couples having the right to marry. The legalisation of same-sex marriage brought with it a host of legal rights and protections that afford couples equality
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With Sydney Mardi Gras fast approaching, many of us are getting ready for a weekend of celebration and as Australia’s only Out Loud and Proud law firm we want you to know your legal rights. New drug laws allow on the spot fines for some drug offences Ordinarily a person found with a small amount
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Come to a free legal information night at Bear Bar and learn about your rights and responsibilities when partying in NSW. Bear Bar is located beneath the Burdekin Hotel and entered from Liverpool Street. We will be explaining NSW drug laws and police search powers in the lead up to Mardi Gras. Book here
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It is extraordinary that the NSW Police Force has said that its officers will deny entry to Sydney Above & Beyond ticket holders if they are flagged by a drug dog, regardless of whether drugs are found. Here is a quote from an Assistant Commissioner on the issue: “If you handle or use drugs you will
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Introduction We are an LGBTI law firm but we service all communities. The purpose of this post is to let the LGBTI community know that not only can gays and lesbians now get married, but we can also get divorced. Because of international marriages and civil unions, as well as life documents such as Wills
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On the last weekend of October 2017, Dowson Turco Lawyers (DTL) attended the annual Parramatta Pride Picnic, hosted by ACON NSW. Picnics in Parramatta Parramatta Pride is an event that our firm regularly attends because it allows us to bring legal advice to the LGBTI community in Sydney’s west. People from all walks of life came
