Family Violence Intervention Orders & Family Law – A Common Intersection
Family Law: 04 October 2024
Unfortunately, many people experience incidents of domestic violence which either leads to, or occurs during the breakdown of their marriage.
Family Law: 04 October 2024
Unfortunately, many people experience incidents of domestic violence which either leads to, or occurs during the breakdown of their marriage.
Employment Law: 04 October 2024
The last few months has seen a spike in queries relating to sexual harassment in the workplace, illustrating that despite numerous #MeToo campaigns many employees are still not able to go to work without having to deal with sexually charged “jokes”, unwanted touching or worse…
Employment Law: 04 October 2024
25 September 2024
Many businesses are placing themselves at serious legal and consequential financial risk by failing to properly review these aspects of their day to day business.
Wills and Estates: 17 September 2024
We are delighted to announce that Lizia Lim, Principal Lawyer at Aitken Partners, has received two prestigious accolades in the field of Wills & Estates.
Wills and Estates: 17 September 2024
Aitken Partners has been honoured with distinguished recognition as a Recommended Firm in Wills & Estates Succession Planning by Doyle’s Guide 2024.
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Litigation: 28 August 2024
The Aitken Partners x Svenson Barristers 2024 MOOT has come to it's riveting conclusion! We had the privilege of hosting the inaugural Aitken Partners x Svenson Barristers MOOT Grand Final, and what an incredible night it was!
Family Law: 07 August 2024
People are often startled to learn what assets are taken into when people have a family law property settlement. People often think that an “asset” is simply a house, money, cars, shares and superannuation.
Family Law: 07 August 2024
Following separation, meeting financial obligations can feel overwhelming and many people do not know of the options available to them.
Family Law: 07 August 2024
If you are recently separated, you may be entitled to a portion of your ex-partner's superannuation, or conversely, they might be entitled to a share of yours.
Employment Law: 07 August 2024
The Closing the Loopholes legislation includes principles to apply when determining the ordinary meaning of an 'employer' and 'employee' and requiring an assessment of the real substance, practical reality and true nature of the working relationship by considering the 'totality' of the relationship.
Employment Law: 24 July 2024
On 8 April 2021, the complainant (whom we will call Kylie) had a medical episode in her employer’s carpark. The episode was the result of a pre-existing medical condition which Kylie had not disclosed to her employer. Approximately seven other employees saw Kylie lying on the carpark floor apparently unconscious and provided her with CPR.
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19 July 2024
Aitken Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Chenoweth, as Equity Principal, effective 1 July 2024. Mike joined the firm two and a half years ago and is an integral member of the Insolvency and Litigation teams. He is a highly experienced practitioner encompassing commercial litigation, general commercial, and insolvency matters and acts for a wide range of clients including public and private corporate entities, aged care providers, professional service providers and private clients.
Employment Law: 19 July 2024
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently had to determine if an employee was required to check their emails during the taking of personal leave to meet the deadline for filing a general protections claim after being dismissed (Michelle Sciberras v Labour Solutions Australia Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 1615 (21 June 2024)).
Wills and Estates: 04 July 2024
The Victorian Government is contemplating substantial changes to probate fees, with a recent paper outlining potential reform options and seeking feedback by 19 July 2024.
Employment Law: 06 June 2024
Businesses are required to comply with the new laws which give employees the right to disconnect outside working hours...
Employment Law: 06 June 2024
The changes to casual employment in the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing the Loopholes) Act will commence on 26 August 2024.
Family Law: 15 May 2024
A Family Violence Safety Notice is a notice issued by police to someone that they reasonably believe has committed family violence, and the safety notice is necessary for the safety...
Employment Law: 24 April 2024
Recent case law has affirmed the Fair Work Commission’s position that it will not make orders to stop sexual harassment when the alleged harasser is no longer employed by the Company (Application by AB [2024] FWC 967).
Property Law: 08 April 2024
Outgoings in a commercial lease are payable by the tenant. However, a landlord cannot pass on all expenses to a tenant.
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