The importance of consent in sharing intimate images
This much has always been clear: Married at First Sight (or MAFS) is a show that thrives on scandal and controversy. This time, it looks to involve revenge porn. In case you missed it, MAFS bride Olivia Frazer claimed to have discovered a nude photo of fellow bride Domenica Calarco on her private OnlyFans account. She then […]
An Introduction to Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs)
What is an AVO? An Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is an order that a court makes against a person who makes you fear for your safety, for example, a current or former partner. AVOs are governed by the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW) (“the Act”). An AVO will protect you from continuing or future […]
De Facto Relationships
The end of a de facto relationships: Property division for de facto couples The Family Law Act (“the Act”) provides for the process of dividing property after the breakdown of a relationship. This applies to both married couples and couples in a de facto relationship, including those in an opposite-sex relationship and those in a same-sex relationship. […]