WHAT POWERS DO POLICE HAVE TO STOP AND SEARCH YOUR VEHICLE?
On 7 June 2022, three men faced Court following an alleged police pursuit the previous night. The police officers, who were from Blacktown Traffic and Highway Patrol, allegedly attempted to stop a Nissan Dualis at around 10pm on 6 June 2022. The vehicle was found abandoned, and two men (aged 25 and 26) were allegedly […]
Charge dismissed against client charged with making more than 400 calls to the Police
On 26 May 2022, our office appeared at the Blacktown Local Court on behalf of a client charged with using carriage to harass Blacktown Police by making more than 400 calls to the Police station. After taking our client’s instructions, our office came to the view that the client was suffering from mental illness and […]
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. […]
Separated or divorced and looking to spend time with your children this Christmas season and don’t have Court orders in place?
The pain of not being able spend time with your children during Christmas season can be excruciating for you as a parent. We understand that there is nothing more important to you than making this holiday season special for your children. However, being separated or divorced, especially with no Parenting Orders from the Court providing […]
Conveyancing Process for Buyer and Seller – Handy Guide
Conveyancing Process for Buyer and Seller – Handy Guide Purchasing property or buying a new home involves several legal intricacies. Getting your contract reviewed by a solicitor is of vital importance, especially to identify any clauses that may go against you. This article seeks to explain in general terms the process of conveyancing. What is […]
Should a Judge and Lawyer be socialising out-of-hours during a case?
The Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren presided over a case with two of his colleagues as to whether a judge and a barrister who met for drinks, coffee and exchanged multiple text messages while a case was on foot was grounds for ordering a retrial of a protracted family law dispute. Although the defendants […]
Unfair dismissal – Should a bus driver borrow money from a passenger?
A contentious issue in employment law is an employee’s conduct outside of work hours and whether this affects their job. Nowadays, with the rise of telecommunications and the internet, it is unsurprising that the line between work and private life can be blurred. COVID-19 has generated even more concerns about employees working remotely which may […]
Eight ways an ex-partner can hide money from you
Unfortunately, an ex-partner can still hide money and other assets from you even after separation, in an attempt to reduce the asset pool available in a family law proceeding. It is common for people to attempt to hide assets or minimise their true value to benefit themselves. It is important for parties to a family […]