Description

In this week's episode, Dan sought advice regarding his entitlement to a portion of his ex-partner's personal injury settlement in their divorce proceedings, with Nick confirming his entitlement and explaining how the court assesses such assets. Graham called in about issues accessing his money at Bankwest due to not filling out required forms, and Nick suggested contacting the Australian Financial Complaints Authority if the issue persists after internal complaint and investigation. John inquired about the family court system's handling of perjury and contempt of court, with Nick detailing the high threshold for perjury charges and the court's ability to use contempt powers, also outlining the lawyer's ethical duties. Finally, Sam questioned the refundability of a wedding venue deposit after cancellation due to a breach of the cancellation period, and Nick advised on mitigating losses and pursuing a claim through the Magistrates Court.

Topics Discussed:

Entitlement in personal injury payouts

Bank access issues and complaints process

Perjury and contempt in family court

Wedding venue deposit refund disputes

Copyright issues in recipe sharing