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Adverse possession - Acquiring Property Rights through Occupation
What is adverse possession? Adverse possession is a legal concept that allows the acquisition/ownership of another person’s real property...
Dec 28, 20232 min read


Financial Elder Abuse - minimise the risks.
What is financial elder abuse? Types of financial abuse include: Illegal or improper use of an older person’s property or finances...
Dec 7, 20231 min read


Superannuation and Total & Permanent Disability Claims
Total and Permanent Disability (or TPD), is insurance coverage provided by many Superannuation Funds. Total and Permanent Disablement...
Nov 29, 20232 min read


This week we celebrate Tom - now an Australian Lawyer
After many years of study and lots of hard work, on Tuesday 21 November, Tom Salmon was admitted as an Australian Lawyer. This is a...
Nov 23, 20231 min read


Who will receive your superannuation when you pass away?
It is important to be aware of the rules surrounding your superannuation entitlements and how superannuation is treated when you die....
Nov 12, 20232 min read


Are you a victim of a crime? - You may be entitled to Sentencing Act Compensation
If you have suffered an injury, including mental and or physical as result of an offence, where that person is found guilty or convicted...
Oct 22, 20231 min read


Family law and post-separation contributions
Contributions made by a party from the date of separation until the matter is finalised are called post-separation contributions....
Oct 15, 20231 min read


Welcome to the team - Caitlyn Walker
This week we welcomed lawyer Caitlyn Walker to our team. Caitlyn and her family moved to the area in recent years and live on a farm in...
Oct 5, 20231 min read


Joint Proprietors -v- Tenants in Common on Title
There two ways in which joint ownership of title can be registered; as Joint Proprietors or as Tenants in Common. Understanding the...
Oct 1, 20232 min read


Meet the team - Helen Collins (Principal Lawyer & Director) - Accredited Specialist Personal Injury
This month we celebrate Helen being an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury law for 10 years. Helen's legal experience spans more...
Sep 24, 20231 min read


Residential care in your later years
If you are thinking about making the move to a residential aged care facility or retirement village at some point in the future there are...
Sep 10, 20231 min read


Lump sum compensation for injuries in Victoria
There are many different lump sums that you may be entitled to if you have been injured in Victoria. At Nevin Lenne Gross, we are proud...
Aug 20, 20233 min read


Family law - property settlements
"What percentage of the property pool will I receive?" This is often one of the first questions asked in an initial meeting. It is...
Jul 30, 20232 min read


Meet the team - Fiona Bouwhuis
Fiona has been a part of our team for 13 years today! Fiona joined Nevin Lenne Gross on 22 July 2010. Fiona works as a Law Clerk at our...
Jul 21, 20231 min read


Proudly supporting the Amber Community - to help reduce the impact of road trauma
The Amber community are a non-for-profit organisation with a vision to reduce the incidence and impact of road trauma. They provide...
Jul 2, 20231 min read


Child employment laws (Victoria) - changing for the better
What's new? From 1 July 2023 every Victorian business will need to have a licence to employ children under 15 years old. The new system...
Jun 27, 20231 min read


Thank you for your service - Cris Chalmers
Cris joined Nevin Lenne Gross as an accounts clerk in 1996 – that’s right 27 years ago. At that time Cris was a busy mum to 3 young...
Jun 25, 20231 min read


How to lodge a workers compensation claim in Victoria
Have you been injured at work, but are not sure what to do next? Has your doctor told you that you need to take time off work due to your...
Jun 21, 20232 min read


Family law - protecting your joint assets
Protecting your entitlement to joint assets after a relationship breakdown is an important step. Uncertainties can occur when joint...
Jun 6, 20231 min read


What is a Power of Attorney and how does it work?
In Victoria, there are two types of Power of Attorney. The first is known as an Enduring Power of Attorney (Financial and Personal) and...
May 23, 20232 min read
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