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
Family & Relationship Law.
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,
Gender dysphoria: Why courts have say in gender reassignment
Gender dysphoria, in which a child feels uncomfortable within his or her biological sex, has in recent years risen to public prominence. The growth in
Fall In Love, But Do It With Your Eyes Open: A Checklist For De Facto Couples
While a de facto relationship appears to be more informal, many people enter or sometimes even drift into one without realising that once it acquires
Legal Help For Women In Hospitals – PMs Call To Stop Violence Against Women
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s $100 million initiative on violence against women announced today includes extra funding to extend an innovative legal service “embedded” in some
The Status Of A De Facto Relationship During A Legal Battle Can Be Complex
Marriage certificates prove you’re married but getting the court to recognise a de facto relationship can be complicated. The Family Court didn’t have the jurisdiction
Separated Families Travelling Overseas Can Hit Turbulence
The enormous popularity of taking off overseas on holidays with the kids is something that more and more people now enjoy. But trying to travel
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