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In the previous article (Child Development and Tips for Parents), we talked about the stages of development children go through and provided some general tips for parents during each stage. In this article, I will suggest some tips, which take into account a child’s development stage, that parents can consider when determining care arrangements.

When couples separate or divorce, one of the most important and challenging things to consider is care arrangements for their children. A separation is a traumatic thing for any child to go through, even more so, depending on what development stage they are at.

Trees can stir up a lot of emotion in people - they can cause a whole lot of grief between neighbours so it pays to know where you stand when it comes to the law. 

A recent decision by the Supreme Court highlights the consequences of breaching directors duties, even if the director believes they are acting in the best interests of their creditors. 

The new Trusts Act comes into effect on 30 January 2021 and if you are a trustee or a beneficiary of a trust you may need to review your trust deed.

If you are a landlord or a tenant, then there are some important Healthy Homes Standards dates coming up that you should be aware of.