Description

In this week's Law Talk episode, a listener named Belinda asked about sharing the cost of a fence replacement, to which Nick explained that costs are shared if the fence is defective, but aesthetics alone do not obligate shared costs. Ray discussed a gate he installed on a common driveway, and Nick advised him to get a surveyor to clarify boundaries to avoid legal issues. The segment also mentioned a unique family court case in WA that required a judge from Queensland due to conflicts of interest. Nick advised on the importance of legal agreements when parents lend money to children for house deposits. Finally, Tracy, who believed she was a victim of identity theft, was advised to perform a credit search and to discuss her issue further in the next week's segment.

Topics Discussed:

Legal advice on fencing disputes

Legal bias and impartiality

Loans for house deposits

Protecting loans in separation

Binding Financial Agreements (Prenups)

Identity Theft