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Joel Byrth
Joel Byrth - Profile
Originally from the Adelaide Hills, Joel relocated to the Yorke Peninsula in 2018 and commenced working as part of the Mildwaters Lawyers team.
Just prior to relocating, he graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Media. Joel was admitted to practise as a lawyer in November 2018.
Joel has varied experience in the legal field, having worked as a law clerk at a law firm in Adelaide whilst studying at university. He was also awarded two clerkships with other law firms during his studies which is testament to his hard work and excellent academic achievements.
Joel also works hard outside of his legal career for those less fortunate, having been a support worker in Vietnam and contributed to various other charitable causes closer to home such as Meals on Wheels, Red Cross and St Vincent de Paul. In his spare time, he enjoys playing squash.
Joel is an asset to our firm and our local community.
Articles written by Joel

Dramatic changes to Probate
By the end of 2018, the legal profession in South Australia will have experienced a dramatic change. Probate is turning digital. As of the 26th

My ex-partner is not returning our child: What do I do?
If your ex-partner is not returning your child or not disclosing their whereabouts, despite your parenting arrangement, you should consider seeking a Recovery Order. If

Disputes with tradies or builders – What are my rights?
Australia has a highly regulated building and renovation industry to ensure safe and quality work. However, there are some instances where the tradesperson or builder

I’ve been defamed on social media – What do I do now?
If you find that you’ve been defamed online, it is hard to know what the immediate implications are. The law of defamation is designed to

CGT and Family Law Settlements
As detailed in our previous article, the consequences of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) can be significant. As the interaction of CGT and family law settlements

The basics of Capital Gains Tax
To help address the complexities of taxation, we have put together a short guide to understanding the basics of Capital Gains Tax (CGT). What is