Publications

  Once Orders are made, either by the Court or the consent of the parties, in relation to the care and living arrangements for children, they are final. Orders made only be varied if either both [...]

The saying goes “it takes a village to raise a child.” It is therefore unsurprising that the breakdown of a relationship does not just impact the parties involved, it can have a far-reaching [...]

Smartphones and smart technology have permeated almost all aspects of our daily lives. It is easier than ever before to access and record information. Whilst most people use their smartphones to [...]

WHAT IS PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT IN FAMILY LAW? Parental responsibility is a frequently used term in family law, but what does it really mean and why is it important when [...]

Discretionary Bonuses: Are you legally entitled to a bonus? The mere fact that an employer specifically describes a bonus scheme as “discretionary”, or states that an employee’s participation and [...]

    Who may apply for a Divorce? The Family Law Act 1975 introduced “no fault divorce” in Australia; that is the only grounds for divorce is that your marriage has broken down [...]

Why you need to protect your company and business name   Your company name or business name are monumental to your brand recognition. For convenience, we will refer to both as “company [...]

  In today’s society, it’s common for many couples to live together without tying the knot so how do you define these relationships in a legal sense? You are considered to be in a de facto [...]

  Once Orders are made, either by the Court or the consent of the parties, they are final in relation to property settlement. Once made, Orders made only be varied if either the parties [...]

  When determining parenting matters, the Court’s paramount consideration is to ensure the best interests of the child are met. When determining a child’s best interest there are a number of [...]