Eligibility Requirements for Divorce Applications in Australia
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RCT Family Law Team.
Understanding Family Violence Intervention Orders: A Comprehensive Guide
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Engaging in Family Law Court Proceedings
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Navigating Asset Protection and Family Dynamics
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What is Spousal or De Facto Partner Maintenance?
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How Are De Facto Relationships Defined Legally?
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Separating from your Partner or Spouse
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Custody of pets upon separation
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I am attending Family Court – how can I best prepare?
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Taking legal control of a loved one’s affairs
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Are same-sex couples treated differently if they split up?
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Woman wins right to sue police over family violence
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Overseas marriages pose issues for family law courts here
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New Family Law court expected to slash client wait times
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Independent Children’s Lawyers are invaluable in high conflict cases
Sadly, family law spikes for our firm from October through to around February. Clients tell us that the close of the year and the prospect
Christmas heralds increased cases of family law
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, as it’s typically the busiest time in family law in Victoria. Every October and November, we are
New Victorian law for victims of family violence
In family law, we are on the front line of family violence and are witness to the financial, emotional and psychological trauma it creates, predominantly
It takes a village, and healthy legal system to raise a child
Nelson Mandela once said “There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way it treats it children.” Did you know that
The right to know, parentage and legal considerations around sperm donation
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A family violence strategy and resource guide
On Friday 23 June 2017, Elizabeth Becker and Danae Lekakis of the RCT Family and Relationships Law team were proud to launch our new digital
International Women’s Day – Family law and women
This International Women’s Day, we reflect upon the ways in which family law in Australia protects and empowers women. At the same time, we are
Court orders and parent plans: plan your school year now
Whether you are following court orders or parenting plans, summer holidays and the new school year can throw out the regular care arrangements for your
Family Law cases spike in New Year
Traditionally there is a heightened awareness in the lead up to Christmas that family violence increases as the financial and emotional pressures of the festive
State Government to change privacy rights of perpetrators
White Ribbon Day family violence announcement The Victorian State Government has released a ten year plan in response to the outcomes of the Royal Commission
Cardinia Shire locals protest against domestic violence
People will be rallying in Pakenham tomorrow to protest against domestic violence in the Shire of Cardinia as part of White Ribbon Day. Locals from
Is the right to privacy in family law in the public interest?
If high profile couple Brad and Angelina had separated in Australia, the media would not be allowed to report on their family law proceedings in
Bitcoin, domain names and Apps: A new frontier in family law
As new forms of property and business enter the marketplace – such as domain names, Bitcoin, Apps, social media accounts, crowd sourced finance and other profitable
Where to now? Examining 40 years of the Family Law Act
Today at the 17th National Family Law Conference The 17th National Family Law Conference began today with a look back at the last 40 years
Legal reform on transgender hormone treatment overdue?
It can be a difficult, costly and drawn-out legal process for many transgender young people trying to access some of the medical treatments they need
Elizabeth Becker
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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