Posts by Conditsis Lawyers

Conditsis Lawyers Proudly Supporting Friends With Dignity

The Conditsis Lawyers Newcastle team recently attended the High tea with Friends event run by Friends with Dignity at Merewether Surfhouse in Newcastle. The team had a great afternoon filled with inspiring speakers, good food, great company, a personal & mesmerising Story by My Other Closet – The Cabaret , Raffles with epic…

ABC TV Interview: Lawyer X and the Royal Commission

https://www.youtube.com/embed/xJvB8Js69TA Manny Conditsis Discusses the evolving ‘Lawyer X’ situation and the Royal Commission surrounding it. On ABC Evening News with Karina Carvalho and Jeremy Fernandez.

ABC Breakfast Radio: Lawyer X – Discussion with Manny Conditsis

https://www.youtube.com/embed/h87Izn_ys4w Listen to Manny Conditsis speak with Scott Levi of ABC Breakfast Radio about the Lawyer X situation, back story, and possible consequences that could affect the country and the justice system itself.  

Make the most of a Pre-Sentence Report interview

A Pre-Sentence Report (“PSR”) is a report about you prepared for the court by the community offenders service. It is used by the Court to help decide what sentence to impose on you. It will also let the court know whether you are suitable to be placed on…

Family Court backlog letting families down

Chief Justice Diana Bryant has called on the Government to increase funding for the Family Court, describing the underfunded system as letting down “vulnerable people caught up in the system”.   Newcastle: Court delays in action To see the backlog in action, look no further than Newcastle’s Federal…

Family Law changes aim for quicker decisions and victim safety

New laws proposed by the Federal Government would introduce streamlined parenting hearings and preventing victims of family violence from being confronted by alleged attackers. Following a review of the Family Law Act, the changes are expected to help reduce bottlenecks and long waiting periods in the Family Court,…

Are you selling or buying a house for $750,000 or more?

If so, recent changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Tax regime will now affect Australian vendors who sell residential property for more than $750,000 As from 1 July 2017, contracts for the sale of residential property in Australia with a sale price of $750,000 or more…

Challenging a deceased person’s will: family provision claims

If a person is unhappy with what has been left to them in a will, a family provision claim can be made seeking better provision from a deceased person’s estate. In this article, we look at what a family provision claim is and who can make a claim.…

What happens when you can’t agree on parenting arrangements?

The end of a relationship can be an emotionally draining time, especially when children are involved. Amid the upset and turmoil, a number of big questions need to be answered. Who will the children live with? How much time will they spend with each parent? What will be…

Understanding Divorce In Australia

In Australia, Divorce is obtained by an Application to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. The Divorce only deals with the dissolution of the marriage. It does not deal with issues of financial support, property distribution or arrangements for children. Grounds for Divorce The only ground for Divorce…

Is a Parenting Plan enough?

Separation and divorce is tough on families, especially children. Even when both parents want the best for their children, it can be difficult when emotions are running high and finances are involved. If you can reach an agreement with the other parent about parenting arrangements, a Parenting Plan…

What should be in the contract for a sale of residential land?

Purchasing property is an immense financial undertaking and it is essential that the contract for the sale of land meets all of the legal requirements to ensure that the process will proceed as smoothly as possible. Therefore, basic information beginning with the price, the parties to the contract,…