Good behaviour granted
Nicole was charged with one count of carrying a prohibited weapon into the Frankston Magistrates’ Court. The prohibited weapon was a credit card pen knife that she had left in her bag inadvertently.
July 28, 2022
Client Stories
$11,000 debt waived
Gerald came to PCLC very distressed. He had incurred a debt of $11,000 through a contract he had entered into for store finance at a retail business in Frankston. Gerald had no recollection of entering the contract or the products he purchased.
July 28, 2022
COVID19 impact
Annika’s employment was impacted by COVID-19. She required assistance with the rent reduction agreement she had entered with the real estate agent, and outstanding repairs. However, the agreement Annika had reached with the landlord included a rent deferral. This meant that Annika would need to pay back the difference between the reduced rent and the usual rental amount at the end of the agreement.
July 28, 2022
Reducing financial pressure
Lana had experienced severe family violence at the hand of her former husband John, which included reproductive assault, resulting in the birth of her two children.
Not long after the couple separated, John relocated to China and stopped paying child support. Lana has no redress through the Child Support Agency because China is not a country with which Australia has reciprocal child support relations.
July 28, 2022
lease term reduction
Etta and James moved into a property with their new baby in 2019. The lease was fixed term with both Etta and James’ names on the lease.
July 28, 2022
a weight lifted
Sometimes being at the right place at the right time makes a big difference.
July 28, 2022
Therapeutic justice – helping people to live
Simon was not travelling well; he had suffered with depression and anxiety for more than a decade. Following the recent breakdown of his 16-year relationship, his mental health began to deteriorate. This downfall was exacerbated by being unable to afford psychiatric support.
July 28, 2022
Connect with us
Subscribe to our Newsletter
PCLC is committed to providing safe and inclusive legal services
PCLC acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country, recognises their continuing connection to land, water and community and pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging.