Martin Bullock Lawyers supports police in their important work within the community. However, what do you do if the police exceed their authority? In particular, can you record police officers or … [Read more...]
RESPECT – Aretha Franklin’s Will
The amazingly talented Aretha Franklin died recently, and there has been much talk about some of the goings-on that occurred at her funeral. Though in the public eye for much of her life, Aretha … [Read more...]
Important Changes to Domestic Violence Laws
New laws due to come into force in New South Wales later this year will make “strangulation” an offence. This is an important change that is aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence. The … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence – We all need to feel safe and know our options before making a rash decision
Are you and your children trying to get out of an abusive relationship? We can provide you with advice on your options, both in relation to seeking an apprehended domestic violence order against … [Read more...]
Important Changes to the Family Law Act – Parliament’s Shutdown Prevents Legislation
In the recent political assassination of the Prime Minister, the Federal Parliament shut down early. This has never been done before. As a result of this, important legislation before the … [Read more...]
New Laws Designed to Protect Our First Responders
Our first responders do a great job and deserve to feel safe when helping our community. New laws set to come into force on 1 September 2018 are designed to keep our emergency service workers safe … [Read more...]
Estate Planning – Couples and the Age Pension
As we grow older, we need to think about our estate and how we would like it to be distributed when we die. However, it is also important to consider how the bequest itself could impact our spouse’s … [Read more...]
Digital Assets and Protecting Them in your Will
In a digital era we all engage and devote significant time to our online presence, creating a broad range of digital assets. Have you thought about what happens with this information when you … [Read more...]
Sexual Consent and the Law
The NSW Bar Association has recently stated that "sexual consent laws should be amended in NSW so that a person who has an unreasonable but honest belief in consent is not guilty of crime". You may … [Read more...]
Drugs, Phones and Driving Don’t Mix!
Mobile phone use and drug use can seriously impair your ability to drive in a sensible manner and keep safe on the roads. New changes that are due to come into place in September will attempt to … [Read more...]