Knowledge

How did BMW lose a Ferrari?

Many of us grow up dreaming of owning a Ferrari and those who do own a Ferrari will do all that they can to protect and maintain it.

The intersection between the privilege against self-incrimination and family law parenting proceedings

It is often the case that an alleged perpetrator of family violence is simultaneously defending criminal charges for the same behaviour.

Gambling and Family Law – Protecting What You’re Entitled To

The long and taxing journey of a family property division is only made worse when you discover (or potentially confirm your suspicion) that your ex-spouse has lost hundreds or..

Changing Your Child’s School After Separation: What You Need to Know

Navigating parenting post-separation is a notoriously difficult process. It can be hard to set aside the distrust and fraught emotions that exist between parents whose..

Turnaround & Restructuring

Lots of good things have happened on Mondays.

The Court’s Power to Order Vaccinations for Children

In this COVID-19 climate, opinions in relation to vaccinations are being discussed more than ever in the media and in everyday conversations.

Property Settlement – What happens to property that has significantly increased in value over time?

One of the most important steps in family law property settlements is identifying the net asset pool available for division between the parties. Generally, the most significant..

Step-Children and Property Settlements

I cared for and paid expenses towards my spouse’s children during the relationship. Is this taken into account when determining the division of our assets?

Family Reports in Parenting Cases: What are they and why are they needed?

In Australia, each parent has parental responsibility for their child until they turn 18 years of age. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) defines parental responsibility in relation to..

The Problem with Oral Contracts

Oral contracts exist everywhere. When you order a coffee or lunch, when you borrow your neighbour’s tools or when you agree to pay your friend back for that ticket to the NRL...