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Accident claims
Compensation
Motor vehicle accident

Your guide to car accident injury claims

Been involved in a car accident? This guide will teach you everything you need to know about car accident injury claims.

Estates
Wills

Your guide to will and estate planning

Here’s everything you need to know about will and estate planning, from what a will is to grounds for contesting a will.

Getting divorced in South Australia

The laws around divorce and family law can be a bit of a mystery. Our divorce lawyers have prepared some common important divorce questions to help you navigate getting divorced in South Australia.

When do I engage a Conveyancer?

Here’s a brief run-down of things to consider and what steps to expect once you’ve found a place to call home and you’re ready to make an offer.

South Australia abolishes the defence of provocation

On 1 December 2020, South Australian Parliament passed legislation to abolish the common law defence of provocation. But what is provocation, and what does its abolition mean for accused persons and criminal trials in South Australia?

10 common traffic fines: South Australian traffic lawyers explain what they mean

South Australians know speeding fines (and other driving penalties) come with a hefty price tag and big demerit points. But what can – and can’t – you do?

Dying without a will – who is entitled to the Estate?

In circumstances where someone passes away without a valid Will they are said to have died intestate. The manner in which the Estate is administrated and distributed is set out in the Administration and Probate Act 1919 (SA).

Will Contracts: What's Included?

Contracts for Wills are complex and are not suitable for all blended families and specialist legal advice should be sort before entering into such Contract

Defamation in the digital age

“Intuition suggests that the remarkable features of the Internet (which is still changing and expanding) makes it more than simply another medium of human communication. It is indeed a revolutionary leap in the distribution of information, including about the reputation of individuals.."

Buying a Business: Top 6 Legal Tips

Here are 6 legal tips for buyers who are considering buying a business.

I’ve lost my driver’s licence, can I get it back?

The team at Johnston Withers Lawyers believes in giving their clients an informed choice when pursuing legal avenues. If you’ve recently lost your licence, and are trying to decipher what may apply to you, read on.