Choosing to represent yourself in court is a big decision that you should think carefully about. Here are some of the things to consider when deciding if it’s right for you....
A good affidavit will be simple, relevant and admissible. Remember, judges and registrars have a considerable workload. Imagine having to wade through voluminous or irrelevant documents in an attempt to understand the case. It is therefore important to for an affidavit to be presented succinctly...
An affidavit is a sworn or affirmed written document that sets out or supports a party’s case. An affidavit is a very important document as it may be the only evidence relied upon when submissions are made at an interim level. ...
We have noticed ABC News reported an increase in email scams last weekend. Please be alert and aware whilst online and do not share your details online. ...
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....
In the recent Family Court of Australia Decision in Baskin & Baskin [2020] FamCA 401 The wife sought that she be substituted as a party for her late husband and that her Amended Initiating Application be dismissed....
There are some cases in family law proceedings where the two areas of law (estate law and family law) converge. The effect a death can have on a Family Law property division can be quite significant....
Legalese can sometimes feel like a different language. The law is complex, which means lawyers use specific and highly technical language to talk about different aspects of law and legal procedures....
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...