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
family law.
I am attending Family Court – how can I best prepare?
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
My partner and I have separated, where do I go from here?
Separation is typically a challenging and emotional time, and the first thing you may ask yourself is ‘where do I go from here?’. For some
Taking legal control of a loved one’s affairs
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
Woman wins right to sue police over family violence
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
Overseas marriages pose issues for family law courts here
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
Can private recordings be used as evidence in Family Law proceedings?
Some marriage separations are amicable, and many are not. As family lawyers, we’re often asked by our clients whether recording conversations, with their former partners,
New Family Law court expected to slash client wait times
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
The right to know, parentage and legal considerations around sperm donation
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
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