Pets have become an integral part of the family unit. But what happens when the family unit breaks down? Who takes the pet? Surely, this is not a family law property related issue.
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Reforms of the NAB and Combatting Financial Abuse in the Family Court
Family Law: 27 June 2023
Author: Jessica Russo
Financial abuse often occurs within relationships, where one person seeks to exert control over another. National Australia Bank's (“NAB”) decision to take a firm stand against financial abuse is a significant step towards protecting vulnerable people.
Most family law clients across my career have come to see me in a heightened state of panic and concern.
Flying Under the Radar: What happens to Frequent Flyer Points in a Separation?
Family Law: 21 June 2023
When going through a family law property settlement, most of the negotiations are largely focused on the division of marital assets such as real estate, shares, motor vehicles, and cash.
Non-physical abuse is the most common form of family violence
Family Law: 30 August 2022
Family violence in the form of non-physical abuse such as emotional and coercive abuse has become more common than physical abuse according to data obtained by The Australian.
Federal Coalition wants to review The Hague Convention
Family Law: 19 August 2022
Coalition MP Julian Leeser is calling on the government to review The Hague Convention, a law that is frequently used to force mothers fleeing domestic violence to return children to their abuser.
Attempts to make exposing children to family violence a crime
Family Law: 18 August 2022
A Victorian Member of Parliament, Stuart Grimley has moved a motion in Parliament for the Government to create a law that makes it an offence to expose children to family violence.
Aitken Partners Lawyer Named to 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Family Law: 21 April 2022
You've won the lottery what does it mean for family law?
Family Law: 15 September 2021
What are the family law implications on a lotto win? Phoebe Smillie takes a look at the case law and a $6m win.
Victoria Police allows a free pass to flee domestic violence
Family Law: 30 August 2021
Increase in ambulance call-outs fuels fresh family violence concerns
Family Law: 03 December 2020
Getting the right advice in relation to choice of jurisdiction for multi-jurisdictional family law disputes
Family Law: 03 December 2020
Proposed new family violence legislation for NSW: Coercive Control
Family Law: 16 September 2020
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