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Urgent Review Announced for NSW Foster Care System.
The New South Wales government is set to launch an urgent review of the state’s foster care system. This decision comes in the wake of alarming revelations from the Advocate for Children and Young People, which has collected a series of distressing accounts from children living in state-funded emergency care.
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Urgent Review Announced for NSW Foster Care System - AJB Stevens NSW government is set to launch an urgent review of the state's foster care system. AJB Stevens understand the impact this can have on children & their families.

AJB Stevens slams school's response to s*xual abuse.
"This was an opportunity for Travis to come to Sydney, to go to a private school where the opportunities from there were infinite," Barakat said. "Instead, it became his nightmare."
Represented by Adrian Barakat, Travis is seeking compensation for s*xual abuse while studying at Cranbrook.
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AJB Stevens Slams School's Response to Sexual Abuse- AJB Stevens Former student has alleged he was s*xually abused at Cranbrook, a prestigious boys' school in Australia's wealthiest suburb Bellevue Hill. AJB Stevens explains more.

🏆Leading Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Law Firm🏆
We're excited to announce that AJB Stevens has been recognised as one of the Leading Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Law Firms in 2023 in the Doyles Guide!
This honour is a testament to our team's dedication and expertise.
Congratulations to everyone at AJB Stevens!

🏆 Exciting news! 🏆
AJB Stevens has been named in the Doyles Guide as a Leading Public Liability Compensation Law Firm in New South Wales for 2023.
This recognition underlines our commitment to providing high quality legal services to our clients.
Huge congratulations to our dedicated team!

We're proud to announce that our very own Director Adrian Barakat has been recognised in the Doyles Guide for 2023!
He’s received recognition as one of the Leading Public Liability Compensation Lawyers in New South Wales for 2023. His hard work and dedication have made this achievement possible.
Congratulations, Adrian!

Great news!
Our Director Steven Mousas has been honoured as one of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Sydney for 2023.
This recognition is a testament to Steven's dedication and expertise in the field.
Congratulations, Steven!

🏆 Best Personal Injury Lawyers SYDNEY 2023 🏆
Congratulations to our Director Adrian Barakat!
We're pleased to announce that Adrian has been acknowledged as one of the Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Sydney for 2023.
What an amazing achievement!
Congratulations, Adrian!

We are looking for a talented lawyer to join our Historical Abuse Law team.

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When you come to a decision to file for divorce, the most painless way to proceed is by attending mediation together. This is a big step to take, and you might feel apprehensive about it, but understanding the steps might make the process easier to handle.

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Mediation Before Divorce - Your Options Explained - AJB Stevens If you are planning to file for divorce, you need to know about the mediation step. It's an expectation, and one that benefits all parties, as AJB Stevens explains.

A permanent illness or injury can make a return to work challenging or even impossible. And Total Permanent Disability Insurance is a safety net to protect your finances and support you with the costs associated with your illness or injury. While you may not realise it, you likely hold TPD Insurance in Super. Most superannuation funds come standard with life cover and total permanent disability in super. However, you can also purchase TPD insurance separately to ensure adequate coverage.

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Claiming TPD – Can You Claim More Than Once - AJB Stevens If you have total & permanent disability insurance, AJB Stevens helps answer questions you may have about how to claim it & whether you can claim more than once.

The relationship between patients and doctors is a complicated one – ultimately, it is rooted in trust. Patients trust medical professionals to provide accurate diagnoses and adequate care. It isn’t just patients that demand that, medical professionals are held to a higher standard by the law as well. You have the right to trust people in the medical field to look after you properly. Unfortunately, there are times when medical professionals cause injury or harm due to negligent treatment.

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How To Prove You Are A Victim of Medical Negligence - AJB Stevens If you believe you have been the victim of medical negligence, you need to collate the evidence and reach out to AJB Stevens. We’ll help you prove your claim.

When you lose someone you love, the last thing you want to think about is a battle over what is left behind. Unfortunately, there are situations when that is necessary and in those cases, you need a legal professional to fight for what you deserve so that you can focus on grieving.

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What Is A Family Provision Claim & Why Would You Need One - AJB Stevens Grief is complicated and if you are dealing with an unfair division of an estate on top of that, the process can be even more challenging. AJB Stevens can help.

If you have an accident or illness, a permanent injury or disability can make returning to work an impossibility. One of the best ways to ensure you have a financial safety net is by securing Total Permanent Disability Insurance. Whether you have TPD Insurance in Super or a private policy, it can help you support your family, pay for medical costs, and fund your rehabilitation.

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Total & Permanent Disability Time Limits – What Are They - AJB Stevens If you have total and permanent disability insurance, you may need guidance to make a claim, especially when dealing with different policies. AJB Stevens explains.

The after-effects of historical child abuse can last for a lifetime. The child s*xual abuse might have ended decades ago, but its impact stretches long into adulthood. Sadly, there is no amount of money that can erase the memory of childhood s*xual abuse or atone for what a victim has gone through. However, victims of historical abuse can pursue monetary compensation that can be used to cover the cost of counselling, support, and make up lost earnings.

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Historical Child Abuse Compensation Options - AJB Stevens Just because the abuse is over, doesn't mean that the effects end. If you are a victim of child abuse, you may be entitled to compensation. AJB Stevens explains.

When a couple separates and decides to divorce, it’s a difficult emotional time. The property settlement process begins and it can be a challenging period. A divorce can be especially hard when there are children involved. You require the services of a child custody lawyer to help you come to a child custody agreement that works for all parties.

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Child Custody After Divorce – What Happens Next - AJB Stevens Going through a divorce is challenging enough, but it's much more complicated when children are involved, especially if the split is acrimonious. AJB Stevens explains.

Drawing up a Will is smart planning for the future. Topping up your super is second nature because you’re taking steps to make your retirement comfortable. However, have you stopped to consider what would happen to you, and your family, if you had an illness, injury or disability that prevented you from working?

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What Qualifies As Total Permanent Disability - AJB Stevens Total and Permanent Disability Insurance is a smart investment, but what qualifies you to submit a claim and how does it work? AJB Stevens can help. Contact us today.

A former Anglican archbishop has been accused of not doing enough to keep young boys safe from s*xual predators. According to media reports this week, Richard Henry “Harry” Goodhew, who used to be the Anglican archbishop of Sydney, has been accused of not protecting young boys from a s*xual predator who oversaw church activities in New South Wales in the 1980s.

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Archbishop Accused of Failing to Act on Predator - AJB Stevens Former Anglican archbishop of Sydney Richard Henry "Harry" Goodhew is accused of ignoring a warning about a s*xual predator in the 1970s. AJB Stevens explains.

Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance is generally attached to your superannuation. TPD insurance covers any total and permanent disability, but it is much easier to prove physical injuries and disabilities. That being said, the success rate for mental health TPD claims is high when your claim meets the requirements for entitlement.

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Can You Claim TPD For Mental Health - AJB Stevens If you have serious mental health issues, you may be eligible to make a total and permanent disability (TPD) claim. AJB Stevens explains.

🎈🎉 AJB Stevens Lawyers Turns 10 🎉🎈

It's our birthday and we are thrilled! Thank you to all our clients, partners and our lovely team. You have all made this wonderful milestone possible.

We have loved every minute of it and are excited to keep representing you for many years to come.

Thank you again - The team at AJB Stevens Lawyers.

The executor is the person entrusted with a deceased estate. They are charged with dealing with the deceased’s last wishes, winding up their financial affairs, and meeting the Will’s demands. The majority of people who fill the role of executor take it seriously and fulfil their duty diligently and with honesty. Sadly, some executors will take the opportunity to profit from this position of trust.

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What Is Executor Fraud - AJB Stevens Losing someone is an emotional time, and coping with grief while dealing with the estate can be a challenging process. But what do you do if you suspect executor fraud?

The majority of us will require nursing care at some point in our lives. Luckily, Australia offers a high standard of nursing care. However, as with every profession, mistakes happen and nursing is no different. Sometimes, someone makes the wrong decision, resulting in the worst-case outcome for a patient. This may rise to medical negligence or nursing malpractice, as it is also known.

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Nursing Home Medical Negligence - AJB Stevens If you believe you have a medical negligence claim, you need to know the signs and what to do if you suspect medical negligence. AJB Stevens explains.

It doesn’t matter how much time has passed, if you were the victim of historical child abuse it likely still has an impact on your life today. The effects of child abuse are far-reaching and can have an impact on both your physical and mental health. But you don’t have to live with it anymore.

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What Is Historical Child Abuse- AJB Stevens Historical child abuse is a term we use to describe child abuse that happened in the past, whether it was months, years or decades ago. AJB Stevens can help, contact us today.

Going through a separation is a difficult time – you aren’t just dealing with overwhelming emotions and a life-changing event, you also need to organise your belongings and decide who is going where with what. It’s stressful, it’s difficult, and whether your de facto relationship is registered or not, it carries the same upset as a divorce.

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Property Settlement For De Facto Couples - AJB Stevens The Family Law Act includes a property settlement provision for De Facto couples. AJB Stevens explains what the process looks like. Contact us to see how we can help.

Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance is often tied to your superannuation fund and it provides you with cover if an illness or injury prevents you from returning to work. It can compensate you for bills and costs related to medical care and fund future living expenses. It gives you one less thing to worry about while you are trying to focus on your health. The payment in most cases is a lump sum payment.

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Do You Need A Lawyer To Make A TPD Claim - AJB Stevens You don't need a lawyer to make a TPD Claim, but it is wise to enlist AJB Stevens to ensure your claim is successful. Contact us today to see how we can help you.

After years of campaigning, the Federal Government has finally made moves to prevent convicted child s*x offenders from hiding their assets in their superannuation accounts. When a victim moves to take civil action, money siphoned into a superannuation account - to avoid paying victims compensation - is immune from being withdrawn from superannuation savings to pay the victim compensation. This has long provided offenders with a loophole that prevents victims from being compensated after an Award for Compensation. Keep reading for more about the proposed changes.

Government Plans To Shut Down Convicted Child Abusers - AJB Stevens It is hard enough for victims of s*xual abuse to receive compensation, made more difficult by a legal loophole - one the federal government plans to close.

Death is the only certainty we have in life, but that doesn’t make it any easier. The administration can be a complicated process, depending on how well an estate is organised, and how much planning the deceased did before their death.

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What Is Deceased Estate Administration - AJB Stevens When someone dies, a family member, friend or legal rep must take on the responsibility of deceased estate administration. Here’s what you need to know about the executor duties.

For many women, giving birth is the most special moment they’ll have in their lives – heightened only by the moment their baby is placed on their chest for the first moment of bonding. For some women though, the moment isn’t so magical, and in fact, it can be traumatic – mentally and / or physically. When this “birth trauma” occurs, there may be repercussions that last days, weeks and even years after they have left the birthing suite.

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Birth Trauma - How AJB Stevens Can Help You One in three women experience birth trauma. Here’s what you need to know, what’s being done about it, and AJB Stevens can help with compensation.

Total Permanent Disability (TPD) Insurance is also known as a disability insurance benefit. It is coverage provided by many in their superannuation funds. If you have TPD Insurance as part of your super fund, it’s an additional benefit to the contributions you and your employer make. Unfortunately, many people are unaware that they have permanent disability work cover. Here’s what you need to know.

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TPD Insurance Need To Know - How AJB Stevens Can Help You If you have an illness or injury that prevents you from returning to work, you may be eligible to make a total permanent disability claim from TDP insurance. Here’s what you need to know.

Sexual abuse is a crime, and has long-reaching effects on the lives of victims, no matter what age they were when it occurred. For victims of childhood s*xual abuse, it can complicate their lives even throughout adulthood. Especially if that abuse was denied by those responsible and the victim could not receive treatment to help them heal.

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Serious Criminal Convictions Can You Still Claim the NRS - AJB Stevens If you are the victim of historical child abuse and have a serious criminal conviction on your record, AJB Stevens explains the steps to take to make an NRS claim.

We are delighted to announce that our Director Steven Mousas has received recognition from colleagues and peers as a Leading Public Liability Compensation Lawyer (Plaintiff) https://hubs.li/Q01rZLNd0 and Leading Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Lawyer (Plaintiff) https://hubs.li/Q01rZPV50 in the Doyles Guide.

Congratulations Steven!