Financial disclosure in property settlements – comply with orders or you may end up in prison?
The law – what is disclosure and why is it important? Financial disclosure is required during Family Law property settlement matters. This allows the Court to determine the financial resources of both parties and settle the matter accordingly. The duty of disclosure applies with the pre-action procedure for a case and will continue until the […]
Woman shot at her Flushcombe Road home
On 19 July 2020, a 21-year-old woman was shot on the upper right arm at her Flushcombe Road home shortly before 7:30 pm. This woman was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics prior to being taken to the hospital. The woman is currently in a stable condition. Police have currently set up a […]
Man charged for possession of firearms and drugs
A man was refused bail after appearing before Burwood Local Court on 16 July 2020, after firearms and drugs were seized in Sydney’s west earlier this month. On 2 July 2020 at about 8:45am, the Auburn Police Area Command were called to a unit block on James Street, Lidcombe, after reports of an unknown man […]
High range drink driver avoids jail
High range drink driving is a serious offence pursuant to section 110(5) Road Transport Act, which reads: Offence-high range prescribed concentration of alcohol A person must not, while there is present in the person’s breath or blood the high range prescribed concentration of alcohol— (a) drive a motor vehicle, or (b) occupy the driving seat of a motor vehicle and attempt to […]
Divorce during COVID-19 lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused social distancing restrictions to be implemented throughout Australian states. As we are slowly emerging from lockdown measures, it may not be surprising to find that the number of couples seeking separation advice has increased. Not-for-profit organisations have seen an increase in enquiries seeking counselling, support and self-help information. Many people […]
NSW police charge man over prescription fraud across Sydney
Milad Zamani (Zamani), 37, was charged and accused of prescription fraud across Sydney. Zamani appeared in court in June 2020 after reports of fraudulent prescriptions being used at a pharmacy in St Leonards. Kuring Gai Police Area Command and North Shore Police Area Command began a joint investigation in February 2020 which led to the […]
Western Sydney Teacher arrested for multiple sexual assaults on a 14-year-old School Boy
This week, a Western Sydney teacher was arrested at Greenacre by detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad. Monica Young, 23 years old, was arrested for allegedly committing sexual assault on multiple occasions on a 14-year-old schoolboy during the past month at the school and in her car. It is alleged that she has been charged […]
Pharmacist charged over massive drug haul
As reported by News.com.au , pharmacist Rohan Rapyal has been arrested after being charged over a large drug haul of 70 litres of GBL, 1.7kg of ketamine, 1kg of amphetamine, 70g of heroin and about 3.5g of cocaine. Officers also seized $9,970 in cash, documentation and other items allegedly consistent with the supply of prohibited drugs. Rapyal […]
What to do before seeing a divorce lawyer?
The process for divorce can be very lengthy, challenging and complicated. Often, coming to the first consultation armed with the right documents and questions can make the process a little simpler and easier for you and your lawyer. We have compiled a list below of documents, questions and the mindset you should bring to maximise […]
Parenting Orders: What does “Best Interests” of the child means?
The child’s best interest is a paramount consideration in all parenting orders (s65AA Family Law Act) and location & recovery orders. The Courts heavily considers a range of factors set out in s60CC Family Law Act to determine what is best for the child currently and the future – thus this list of considerations ultimately dictate whether or not […]