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Welcome to the monthly legal newsletter of Craddock Murray Neumann Lawyers of Sydney. Our newsletter is published the first week of every month & contains regular sections on Business, Family, Immigration & Property law. You can also read past editions by selecting the month in the selection box on the right. In this months newsletter.... March 2010 What you need to know to make a Will Making a will is probably the last thing on your mind right now. Even as people age and raise a family, the idea that our mortality is potentialy a problem is understandably far away from consideration. However, just as people strive to provide for their family as best they can, it is important to take some time to prepare a plan for the possiility that you may no longer be around for your loved ones. Divorce or Annulment? Numbers of clients will say to their Family Lawyer, “I don’t want a divorce, I want my marriage annulled”, and usually this is to do with a religious belief. The law does allow for a court to declare a marriage a nullity, although such applications are quite unusual. No doubt this is because the grounds are quite limited. New Australian Credit Licensing Regime In July 2010, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) will assume responsibility for regulation of consumer credit under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (Cth) (NCCPA). This initiative removes the States' jurisdiction over consumer credit and attempts to create a licensing system that broadly mirrors similar ASIC licensing regimes (such as Australian financial services licences). Maintain your status quo Visa status is hard to maintain, especially when travelling in and out of several countries. If you’re an Australian permanent resident who wants to travel, and wish to keep your status, you should consider a Five Year Resident Return Visa (subclass 155).		Book An Appointment Search Display Newsletter Edition

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March 2010