August 2022 | Ashley Lovelock
A question frequently asked by clients is whether they can rely on recordings they have taken on their phone of their ex-partner or children and whether such recordings can
January 2019 | Ariza Arif
The Family Law Act recognises financial abuse as a form of domestic and family violence. It is defined as:
“unreasonably withholding financial support needed to meet the reasonable living expenses of
November 2019 | Ariza Arif
Are you a grandparent who wants to spend time with your grandchildren? Did you know that grandparents can apply to a court under the Family Law Act for orders their
October 2019 | Ariza Arif
In the family law context, two people may come to an agreement in relation to property or parenting matters without speaking to a lawyer. They may also think it
September 2019 | Ariza Arif
“How do we work out our property split? What will I get? I put in [x] amount and I want it back!”
“I have to look after the kids, I should
August 2019 | Ariza Arif
The nuclear family structure has changed, shifted and diversified over recent years with the use of sperm donation and in vitro fertilisation (“IVF treatment”).
In a previous article: “Can a child
June 2019 | Les Stubbs
Family violence is a very serious issue in Australia, and is treated as such in family law matters. But the making of false allegations is also treated seriously. The issue of
May 2019 | Les Stubbs
Your family lawyer may have advised you, or you may have read that the most important issue in parenting proceedings in family law cases is “the best
April 2019 | Les Stubbs
What will be important to you when you vote in the upcoming federal election on 18 May 2019 – tax cuts and/or reform, infrastructure spending, skills
April 2019 | Helen Freidman – Legal Consultant
With the passing of the 2017 amendments to Australia’s Marriage Act, marriage in Australia is no longer confined to a “union between a man and a woman”, but
March 2019 | Ariza Arif
The American R&B singer, R. Kelly, was recently taken into custody in Chicago for failing to pay outstanding child support of more than US$160,000. Fortunately for
March 2019 | Les Stubbs
One of the most important benefits and advantages of consulting a specialist family lawyer is to be properly advised on your legal rights and obligations before
