Blended Families and Wills: Avoiding Disputes in Victoria
Blended families in Victoria face unique estate planning challenges. Discover how to craft dispute-free wills under the Wills Act 1997, avoiding costly conflicts. Silk Legal (www.silklegal.com.au) offers expert, fixed-fee guidance to secure your legacy. Based in Melbourne, their tailored plans ensure fairness for stepchildren and spouses. Learn why their expertise is essential for blended family harmony.
Victoria’s Housing Crisis – Can Legal Reforms Unlock Construction?
Victoria’s housing crisis demands bold reforms. Explore how 2025 SOPA changes and planning laws aim to unlock 100,000 new homes, tackling payment disputes and zoning delays. Silk Legal (www.silklegal.com.au) offers expert construction and property law support, ensuring contractors and developers thrive. Discover why their Melbourne-based team is your key to navigating these reforms and building smarter.
Navigating the Divorce Application Process in Victoria – Why Expertise Matters
Navigating Victoria’s divorce application process can be daunting, with emotional and legal complexities lurking beneath its “no-fault” framework. From filing with the FCFCOA to addressing parenting plans, errors can delay closure. Silk Legal (www.silklegal.com.au), based in South East Melbourne, streamlines your journey with expert guidance, fixed-fee clarity, and compassionate advocacy. Avoid pitfalls and secure peace of mind—contact Silk Legal today for seamless divorce support.
Proposed changes to Victoria’s Security of Payment Act set to revolutionise the State’s construction industry
Proposed 2025 changes to Victoria’s Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2002 promise to transform the construction sector by aligning it with national standards. By tackling poor payment practices, removing “Excluded Amounts,” and streamlining adjudication, these reforms empower contractors and subcontractors. For expert guidance on navigating these changes, trust Silk Legal (www.silklegal.com.au). Based in Melbourne, their construction law specialists ensure fair payments and compliance, safeguarding your business.
Peninsula Building Projects banned after taking hundreds of thousands in illegal deposits
A Mornington Peninsula building company has been ordered to immediately stop operating after the Supreme Court granted the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) an injunction today.
Successful prosecution highlights the VBA’s important role in consumer protection
A Magistrate has acknowledged the Victorian Building Authority’s (VBA) important work in protecting the community after the regulator successfully prosecuted a Victorian man over unregistered work.
VBA warns consumers not to hire unregistered or unlicensed practitioners
The Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is warning consumers of the dangers of hiring unregistered or unlicensed practitioners as part of a crackdown on the illegal practice.
Social and gender biases have bled into family law and child protection systems, family violence expert says
A world-renowned expert hopes to change the culture of “mother blaming: he says has permeated the agencies dealing with family violence.