The Family Law Act defines superannuation as ‘property’ which is capable of being divided between the parties of a marriage or a de facto relationship. However, superannuation is treated differently to other assets. There are specific laws which regulate superannuation, including the process of...
Our March 2023 client newsletter has been released and covers a variety of topics including Paid Domestic and Family Violence leave, Mediation or Arbitration, Residential aged care for low and mdoerate means residents. ...
Please find our December 2022 Newsletter, inclusive of our closure dates....
Welcome to our mid year client newsletter, we trust you will find these articles informative. Should youi wish to discuss any of the topics listed in the newsletter, please contact us on 8525 2700 to make an appointment....
It's time to get your parenting arrangements in place for the Christmas/New Year period and the school holidays. Have you discussed your plans yet?...
Court can be a very intense and stressful experience, here are some tips to help you stay calm under pressure. ...
Going to court can be a very intense experience. The process is long, expensive, and it usually means you’ll have to cover difficult subject matter that can trigger strong emotional responses....
There has been a nationwide effort to criminalise coercive control since the tragic murder of Hannah Clarke and her three children Laianah, 6, Aaliyah, 4, & Trey, 3, at the hands of her estranged husband Rowan Baxter, in Queensland on 19 February 2020 when he...
In most cases, once an issue has been decided by a court, it cannot later be decided by a different court....
In most cases, once an issue has been decided by a court, it cannot later be decided by a different court. The doctrine of res judicata and issue estoppel are rules which prevent matters that are already decided from being brought up again. ...