The Premier’s recent announcement that there will be a taskforce set up to investigate Coercive Control laws, to be chaired by Justice Margaret McMurdo, former president of the Queensland Court…
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Unfortunately Christmas may not be a happy time for all. Domestic violence continues to permeate our society and whilst most of us are enjoying our Christmas ham and time with…
In such a time of uncertainty it can be difficult to know whether continuing with your property settlement is the best way forward, or whether you are better placed to…
It may not be the first thing you think about after separation, however, the issue of who pays the school fees can be very contentious, particularly if your children attend…
There is a dramatic shift from “the way things used to be” in all areas of Australian life. It’s not up to us to say whether those changes are for…
It is not often that family law matters command the attention of the High Court. Recently in the case of Masson v Parsons & Ors [2019] FCA 21, the High…
Often times family lawyers hear the familiar catch cry of “I’m taking him/her to Court”. Whilst normally said at a particularly emotional time, and often immediately after separation or after…
It is becoming increasingly common and easy for families to relocate given our growing mobile society. The situation becomes difficult where one parent in a separated relationship, usually the one…
Surrogacy is one of the most heart-warming parts of practising in family law, however it is also an area that can be fairly unfamiliar and a little bit daunting to…
Alecia Featherstone and Samantha Chai What’s actually involved in getting ‘divorced’ or separated? A whole lot more than meets the eye, including arrangements for children, the legal process of divorce…
The tradition of Christmas gift-giving is one shared by many families in Australia and brings great smiles to the faces of little people all over Australia on Christmas morning (and…
Altruistic surrogacy is often one of the most beautiful parts of our area of law. I understand however many of you may hold a very different view, after reading articles…
Throughout the year we attend many seminars, conferences and other professional development events which are informative and often eye-opening. However, I have attended a recent training session which has left…
Reaching an agreement on living arrangements for young children often becomes a significant issue between separated parents. While it may be natural for many parents to form the view that…
I am sure that you have all seen the big signs as you are driving down the highway “NO WIN NO FEE. CONTACT US TODAY.”
Understandably when faced with the overwhelming and daunting prospect of legal fees, I imagine that these signs would certainly draw your attention and appeal to many.
Isn’t it true that after separation an infant or young child will always live with their Mother? No, this is certainly not always the case. The Court is required to…
When applying for a divorce you are simply applying for your marriage to legally end. The divorce application process itself does not deal with making arrangements for the care of…
In the New Year I will…. Yes it is coming to that time of year, we all start planning ahead and thinking about what we shall achieve in 2017 and…
So whilst many people are making lists (and checking them twice), locking in Christmas party dates, buying a new ham bag, ordering your ugly Christmas rashie (a definite on my…
