Custody of pets upon separation
Pets are often the most cherished member of a family and are a primary companion for many people. A pet can be a welcome source
Pets are often the most cherished member of a family and are a primary companion for many people. A pet can be a welcome source
Whether you are being assisted by a lawyer or you are self-represented, attending court can be quite daunting and unfamiliar. Here are a few pointers
Guardianship and Administration Orders and VCAT Every adult person has the right to make decisions regarding their personal and financial affairs. But what happens when
I’m in a same-sex couple/non-conventional but long-term relationship. We have never married, although we were together for a number of years. We are now separated.
The Supreme Court of Victoria has granted a woman and her three children the right to sue the State of Victoria for failing to better
A growing numbers of married migrants arriving in Australia is posing some thorny problems in family law courts where both parties are seeking divorce, but
The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court will be merged from the start of next year, a move which is expected to significantly cut waiting
It is an internationally-held principle that a child has a right to know their social and biological origins and identity. [1] It is for this
Elizabeth Becker is one of the two Managing Partners of Ryan Carlisle Thomas and Stringer Clark Lawyers. As head of both the Family Law and
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