WM Lloyd & Associates Pty Ltd

12/01/2025

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28/06/2023

Updates to the Profession ---->

Fair work small claims jurisdiction change, Fee changes, Form updates

22/06/2023

We are looking for the right person to grow our business and become part of our team.

24/05/2023

Charged with a summary offence and don’t know what to do?

A summary offence is defined in Section 3 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) as an “offence that is not an indictable offence”. A summary offence includes any minor criminal offence that the local courts of NSW can deal with. Typically, the maximum penalty of a summary offence is two years imprisonment. Many summary offences carry a fine only. Some examples of a summary offence include using offensive language, offensive conduct, failing to leave a licensed premises, and minor drug offences.

We can help you through your summary offence matter, whether you want to enter a guilty plea and negotiate your sentence or defend the charges made against you.

We appear frequently in the Local Court of New South Wales, in locations ranging from Raymond Terrace all the way to Sydney.

Call us today on (02) 4987 1462 or send an online enquiry via our website -> https://www.wmlloyd.com.au/.

Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) -> http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/cpa1986188/s3.html

(disclaimer: please note that this post is not legal advice and is not to be taken as legal advice)

23/05/2023

https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/news-and-media-centre/media-releases/mr100523

As part of the 2023-24 Federal Government Budget released last night, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) (the Courts) have been provided funding for two key measures: the national expansion of the highly s...

19/05/2023

Do I have to go to court for my family law matter?

After the introduction of the Federal Circuit and Family Rules 2021, parties are now encouraged, and in most cases, required, to participate in alternative dispute resolution prior to filing an Initiating Application in the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). In circumstances where your matter is urgent, or where there are allegations of family violence, you may not be required to undertake the Pre Action Procedures.

Parenting issues can be settled outside of the Court by attending mediation, or by having negotiations with the other parent. If there is an agreement reached, parents can enter into a ‘parenting plan’, or enter into consent orders which are lodged with the FCFCOA.
If the parents agree on consent orders, an Application for Consent Orders is required to be filed with the FCFCOA. Orders sealed by the FCFCOA are enforceable, meaning both parents are legally required to comply with the Orders, however, the parents can also make agreements between themselves outside of the sealed orders. Parenting plans are not enforceable however they act as a guideline for each parent.

Property issues can also be settled outside of the Court through alternative dispute avenues.
A binding financial agreement (BFA) is a legal contract between the parties that identifies the separation of the matrimonial assets of a relationship upon separation. Both parties are required to receive independent legal advice.

Please see a copy of the ‘Pre-Action Procedures’ via these links;

https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/fl/pubs/pre-action-financial

https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/fl/pubs/pre-action-parenting

Any questions? Contact us on (02) 4987 1462.

(please note this post is not legal advice and should not be taken to be legal advice)

18/04/2023

New updates..

New court process focuses on the safety of children and their families by identifying and addressing issues of family violence and other risks.