Summary Offences NSW
Cynthia Bachour-Choucair
April 4, 2022
Have you committed a summary offence? Are you confused about what to do next? A summary offence is a criminal offence which is dealt with by way of a local
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Covid 19 Public Health Orders
Cynthia Bachour-Choucair
January 27, 2022
Covid-19 Vaccines Arguably, the most controversial aspect of the pandemic has been whether or not people should or should not have the covid-19 vaccination. In Australia, there are three different
What is an Enduring Guardianship?
Cynthia Bachour-Choucair
December 14, 2021
What is an Enduring Guardianship? In the event that somebody anticipates losing the capacity to make their own decisions about their health or lifestyle (such as medical decisions, financial decisions,
Neighbour Disputes and AVOs
Cynthia Bachour-Choucair
November 22, 2021
We understand that disputes with your neighbours can arise over the smallest of disagreements. Usually, both parties begin with the best of intentions but the situation can often turn bad,
What happens if I breach my AVO?
Cynthia Bachour-Choucair
November 11, 2021
Have you breached your AVO? In Australia, an apprehended violence order (AVO) is a legal mechanism that looks to protect a person (protected person) from another person who is a
Making a Will
Cynthia Bachour-Choucair
November 9, 2021
Making a will provides an essential protection for individuals and their assets. Each and every person, no matter how big or small, has a pool of assets and liabilities that
Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm
Cynthia Bachour-Choucair
October 29, 2021
What is assault occasioning actual bodily harm in NSW? The criminal offence of “assault occasioning actual bodily harm” refers to an act in which one person, either recklessly or intentionally, causes
When citizenship is determined by social status
Cynthia Bachour-Choucair
September 26, 2021
Australian Citizenship & ‘Exceptional People’ Rule There are a number of avenues to becoming an Australian citizen. The one thing they all have in common is that an applicant cannot
Death of the Certificate of Title
Cynthia Bachour-Choucair
September 17, 2021
NSW Ends Paper Certificates of Title | eCT & Conveyancing NSW will officially kill off hard copy Certificates of Title On 11 October 2021, New South Wales will officially kill
The Pressure on Legal Practitioners Is All Too Real
Cynthia Bachour-Choucair
September 9, 2021
Are You Okay Day & Lawyer Wellbeing | NSW September 9th was Are You Okay Day?. Are You Okay Day is a national day dedicated to mental health and suicide
