Mildwaters Byrth Team
I’ve been defamed on social media – What do I do now?
If you find that you’ve been defamed online, it is hard to know what the immediate implications are. The law of defamation is designed to offer protection to an individual’s reputation. In South Australia, the Defamation Act 2005 (SA) provides the…
CGT and Family Law Settlements
As detailed in our previous article, the consequences of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) can be significant. As the interaction of CGT and family law settlements can be complex, the following issues should be considered in detail. NOTE: any CGT asset…
The basics of Capital Gains Tax
To help address the complexities of taxation, we have put together a short guide to understanding the basics of Capital Gains Tax (CGT). What is Capital Gains Tax (CGT)? Simply, CGT is a tax on the profit made on the…
What do I need to know about aged care?
Now that my loved ones are growing older, what do I need to know about aged care? Although the future of an individual is uncertain, some careful planning for the possibility of requiring aged care accommodation can be provide some…
New Penalties for Drink and Drug Driving
With drug driving one of the highest contributors to road deaths in our State, the South Australian Government has prescribed new penalties for drink and drug driving. It is clear that the Government has taken an uncompromising approach to curving…
I’ve never been to a lawyer before: What should I expect?
For those that have never been to a lawyer before, it is hard to know what to expect. If you add a distressing life event to this uncertainty, seeing a lawyer can be a daunting prospect. Mildwaters Byrth Lawyers &…
Fence Disputes – What are my rights?
When it comes to fence disputes between neighbours, your initial thought is: what are my rights? As a consequence of the continual growth in housing density in South Australia, there has been a steady increase in fencing disputes. Although there…
Tips for Small Business and managing Debt Recovery
With the current financial climate in regional South Australia as is, it is important for small business owners to ensure they have a sufficient debt recovery procedure in place to ensure positive cash flow and business growth. As we know…
Does home detention really work?
In February 2017, Yorke Peninsula Country Times asked me ‘does home detention really work?’ This question was in response to the new Home Detention Laws implemented by the Labour Government in late 2016. I responded with ‘time will tell’. I…
Actions against Bullying and Violence
To ensure we maintain a safe community, we must take actions against bullying and violence. Today marks the eighth National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. This is a key anti-bullying event where Australian schools stand together and collectively…
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