Law Week Feature in the St George and Sutherland Shire
13 May Law Week Feature in the St George and Sutherland Shire
Have you seen the St George and Sutherland Shire Leader’s Law Week Feature?...
Family law matters Tag
Should I delay my property settlement?
10 May Should I delay my property settlement?
It comes as a shock to many to hear that assets which were acquired after separation but before a property settlement has occurred, can still be included in the property pool in a Family Law property settlement and available for division between the parties. To many,...
What Happens if I do not Attend Court?
27 Apr What Happens if I do not Attend Court?
You have just been served with Court documents in relation to property settlement and/or parenting matters from your former spouse which can be confusing, stressful and intimidating. This can be the case if you do not get on well with your former spouse and you...
Protecting Man’s Best Friend: Welcome Changes in Law for Victims of Family Violence
19 Apr Protecting Man’s Best Friend: Welcome Changes in Law for Victims of Family Violence
On 27 March 2021, under new laws, domestic violence victim-survivors and their companion animals will have greater protections from abuse....
What is the Merger of the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court and how will impact upon Families?
07 Apr What is the Merger of the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court and how will impact upon Families?
On 17 February 2021 the Senate passed the proposed Family Law Merger bill despite strong opposition by many of the stakeholders involved in Family Law....
What about the kids? Is 50/50 time with each parent the norm these days?
24 Mar What about the kids? Is 50/50 time with each parent the norm these days?
The changes effected to our Family Law system back in 2006 have had a huge impact on the approach to child care arrangements in separated families, but have also been largely misunderstood....
What Are My Rights to See My Grandchild?
22 Mar What Are My Rights to See My Grandchild?
As a grandparent myself, I can well understand the emotional distress that may be caused where parents refuse to allow their child to spend time with a grandparent. This issue arose recently in the case of Sarti & Sarti, heard on Appeal in the Family Court...
How can we agree on the value of our house in a Family Law property settlement?
10 Mar How can we agree on the value of our house in a Family Law property settlement?
In many Family Law property settlements, the value of the matrimonial home is often a contentious issue which arises. The family home is the most precious asset which many Australians own. The current strength of the Sydney property market has resulted in significant growth in housing...
Horrific tragedy sparks a nationwide drive to criminalise coercive control
08 Mar Horrific tragedy sparks a nationwide drive to criminalise coercive control
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...
What is an Independent Children’s Lawyer?
24 Feb What is an Independent Children’s Lawyer?
One of the primary objectives of the Court in parenting matters is to determine what the best interests of the children are and to make orders to that effect. In some circumstances, a Court will appoint an Independent Children’s Lawyer (“ICL”) to your matter. An...