In today’s society the concept of ‘nuclear family’ is almost foreign; in fact most families are closer to that depicted in the popular sitcom ‘Modern Family’. This has caused the law to adapt to cases outside the traditional family. In a recent case Justice Dessau...
Venting on Facebook… We’ve all done it, right? After separation is not the time to turn to Facebook to vent your frustrations – it can result in terrible consequences. It is not unusual for Affidavits filed in Family Law proceedings to have pages worth of...
The build up towards Christmas is warranted. It is a time for families and friends to relax, exchange gifts, share meals and generally enjoy each other’s company, not to mention eat, drink and be merry. It’s about putting the year behind you and toasting...
The Courts attitude to bullying….how does the Court assess what is in the best interests of the child? The Federal Circuit Court has recently considered the application of the mother of a young child in Year 6, to change her school in order to protect her from...
