Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme – What is it and Why Should We Have it?
We are now living in a time where it has become acceptable and encouraged to speak out about domestic and family violence, a type of abuse that in most circumstances occurs behind closed doors. There have already been significant reforms, […]
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Prince Harry says ‘Nup’ to a Pre-Nup
You can almost hear the wedding bells as the Royals gear up for another exquisite and extravagant Royal wedding. With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle due to tie the knot in just a couple of weeks, the finishing touches will […]
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Another Shot at Love
Lynn Armstrong, Senior Associate and Accredited Family Law Specialist Best Wilson Buckley Family Law It’s the time of year again for love, with the romance of Christmas and holidays and Valentine’s Day just around the corner. The excitement and joy […]
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Same-Sex Marriage in Australia – What are the Key Legislative Changes?
Recently, Australians participated in a “postal survey” to share our opinion on whether marriage laws should be amended to include same-sex marriage. On 15 November 2017 it was declared a “yes”, the majority of the Australian population was in favour […]
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Family Court removes legal hurdle for young transgender Australians
Amity Anderson, Legal Partner and Hillary McVeigh, Paralegal In a recent landmark decision of Re: Kelvin, the Full Court of the Family Court has ruled that young Australians seeking treatment for gender transition will no longer have to seek Court […]
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300 Words
Like the TV show (but less words). Leading up to Christmas can, for many families, feel like being in the middle of a television drama. The emotions are high, the drama is high, and the Christmas cheer is lost for […]
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Take Pause this Christmas
The Christmas period can be very challenging for separated families. In addition to all the usual Christmas hype, you need to navigate your way through parenting arrangements, holidays, and meeting the expectations of your children, your former partner, and extended […]
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Pre-Nups – Unfair May Mean Unbinding
Amity Anderson, Kiara Greenway and Hillary McVeigh Once again the pre-nup area of law has created confusion, heartache and uncertainty for judges, family lawyers and clients. Binding Financial Agreements (that include pre-nups) have been a contentious and consistently tested and […]
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High Court Judgement Delivered on Binding Financial Agreements
Thorne v Kennedy [2017] HCA 49 While this week’s High Court decision may suggest the end of pre-nuptial style agreements it is important to look at the circumstances surrounding this particular case. In essence, if an Agreement is drawn in […]
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What is Parental Capacity?
Throughout my time as a Family Lawyer I have seen family law judges, whether they are from the Family Court or the Federal Circuit Court, refer to “parental capacity” in almost all parenting matters. What is this, and how does […]
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5 Ways to Negotiate With your Ex-partner about Christmas Parenting Arrangements
The lead up to Christmas is often difficult for both parents and children from separated families. At times, negotiating with your ex-partner about who will have the children over the Christmas period can seem like a minefield. When both parents […]
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Oh Holy Right
A friend of mine has a theory about Christmas. Last year he said to me “the Spirit of Christmas is mostly about doing things you don’t want to do until you’ve eaten enough ham to put yourself to sleep”. Happy […]
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The Ruling on Schooling
Navigating joint decision making after separation There is no doubt that making joint decisions with your partner about matters affecting your children can be difficult in an intact relationship, let alone following separation. One of the most common examples is […]
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Name Game – How do I change my Surname After Marriage?
In the lead up to marriage, there is often a lot to think about. How many guests will attend the wedding? What colour will the invites be? Have I confirmed the venue booking? And most importantly, what flavour(s) will the five tier wedding cake be (chocolate is always a winner!)?
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How to Help Me Help You
Useful Tips for Family Law Clients Katherine Marshall, Senior Solicitor We’re well aware that meeting a family lawyer isn’t on anyone’s bucket list and we’re okay with that. As family lawyers, we are constantly looking for ways to help our […]
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National DVO Scheme to Commence on White Ribbon Day
All domestic violence orders (AVOs/DVOs/Intervention/Restraining Orders) issued from 25 November 2017 will be nationally recognised. This includes temporary/interim and final orders. Police and courts will be to enforce a domestic violence orders regardless of the state or territory that issued […]
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New Year, New Me, New Postcode?
As we approach the end of the year, the hype of Christmas and New Year plans start to creep up on us (a lot quicker than we ever plan for!). Some of us approach the start of the new year […]
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Do We Still Need Family Lawyers?
Amity Anderson, Legal Partner and Hillary McVeigh First it was online divorce kits, and now the Government has rolled out E-divorce software. This has many family lawyers questioning their worth and asking…do we even need family lawyers anymore? With the […]
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Listen to Hit 105 Brisbane each Saturday with Amity Anderson – BWB Family Law on “Those Two Girls”
Amity Anderson is a Legal Partner at Best Wilson Buckley Family Law’s Ipswich office. Amity has practised exclusively in family law since her admission in 2008 with extensive experience in a top-tier firm in Brisbane. Having been born and bred […]
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The Best Laid Plans… are Prepared by a Family Lawyer
This could be one of the most controversial things ever written but did you know that it is only 12 weeks until Christmas! Sorry about that. Seriously though, with special occasions just around the corner (Christmas, holidays and the New […]
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