AVO

by editor | 26 October 2013 | General

Some time ago we wrote about people taking advantage of the AVO system. Well someone was listening because there are now new laws in place to punish those who bring AVO proceedings without cause

AVO. Statistics show that many AVO’s have no foundation and are brought out of motives other than fear for safety. However the implications of an Apprehanded Violence Order should not be underestimated.

by editor | 16 December 2011 | General

What is the difference between discipline and assault? Our client was charged with assaulting his young son. He was reported to the police by a third party who was alarmed at him shouting and chasing his son who was running away after being quite naughty. The police viewed at as an assault and charged him. He was convicted and approached us to conduct an appeal on his behalf. The Appeal Court agreed with our views and handed down a section 10 finding. Talk to us about your concerns relating to criminal offences.

by editor | 16 December 2011 | General

Ziman and Ziman have recently had a significant decision in the Federal Magistrates Court. The case centred around the lodging of two or more petitions in different courts in Australia for the bankruptcy of a person’s estate. Call us if you have any copncerns about bankruptcy.

by editor | 16 December 2011 | General

Conveyancing Solicitor

by editor | 31 March 2010 | General

How can a conveyancing solicitor help me? A conveyancing solicitor is a solicitor who specialises particularly in the work related to transactions in property. There are two broad fields of conveyancing, the first is commercial. This relates to transactions in...

Derek Ziman

by editor | 2 March 2010 | General

Derek is the Principal at Ziman and Ziman Solicitors. He brings a wealth of decades of experience to his practice in North Sydney in general practice but has focussed at various times on litigation, commercial law, franchising, building and construction law,...