Separation and Parenting Orders: What You Need to Know in Australia
Separations are challenging, especially when you share children. While you created them together, it’s difficult to decide where they will live and how much time each parent will receive when you’re trying to navigate the fallout of a breakup. However, the children are the most important consideration, and the family court will always act in […]
Pet Custody and Companion Animals: How Australian Family Law Treats Pets
Every pet owner knows how precious their furry friends are. That emotional bond can help reduce stress, beat the blues, even encourage you to get outside and stay active. Historically, Australian family law has viewed pets as property. They typically become part of the property pool in a divorce property settlement. Whilst this is not […]
Institutional Child Sexual Abuse & Redress: What Survivors in Sydney Should Know
The Royal Commission into Sexual Abuse found that it takes 23 years on average for victims of child sexual abuse to come forward. Victim-survivors wait decades to speak up because they never felt seen or heard, and now, you have an opportunity to be seen, heard, and validated. You deserve justice for what you went […]
Debunking Myths About Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation in Australia
Motor vehicle accidents are scary and stressful, even the minor ones. If you have been injured in an accident, dealing with recovery, insurance and potential legal issues can be overwhelming. It’s easy to fall for myths about compensation, especially if you’ve turned to the internet to research. The real danger with these myths is that […]
Do You Need a New Will After Major Life Events? (Marriage, Separation, Blended Families)
Life evolves quickly, and so should your Will. When you experience a major life event, altering or updating your Will should be the next step on your to-do list. Whether you’re planning a wedding, going through a separation, or blending families, these life changes can seriously impact how the law will treat your Will. If […]
Understanding TPD Claims: When and How to Claim under Australian Law
You might have TPD insurance in Super. You’ve probably heard those very words or perhaps you’ve spoken them, but most people who have heard the phrase don’t know where to start when the time comes. How do you know whether you’re eligible or not? If you are eligible, what do the next steps look like […]
New National EV Road-User Charge: What Australian Drivers Need to Know
As electric vehicles rise in popularity, fuel excise revenues are rapidly falling, which has prompted a shift in thinking around road charges. Now, ministers are seemingly moving in a new direction, opting for a kilometre-based charge instead. It’s imperative that Australian drivers understand the charges, especially when it comes to vehicle liability and compensation law. […]
National Redress Scheme vs Civil Litigation: Which Is Right for You?
With so many barriers to disclosure, many victim-survivors of child sexual abuse take years to speak up about what they went through. Speaking up is a courageous thing to do, but seeking justice isn’t easy. Australia offers two primary paths to justice in the form of civil litigation and the National Redress Scheme. There isn’t […]
How Social Media Can Impact Your Family Law Matter
Social media has become a normal part of our daily routine, and many people freely share their personal lives with their friends and family without thinking about the consequences. Whether you realise it or not, a post you made in the heat of the moment could be used against you in a legal dispute. Your […]