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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
With the availability of recording devices, it can be tempting to secretly record another person for evidence. However, in general, the rules of evidence do not allow secretly recorded files to be admitted into evidence, on the basis that the evidence was illegally or improperly obtained. Link to our previous article on Recording conversation without […]
As a parent, you might have a difficult situation mending the ways of your children without using physical force. Sometimes, you might feel the need to ‘reasonably chastise’ your children when they exhibit unacceptable behaviour. While traditionally the law has acknowledged that it is acceptable for a parent to use physical force on their children, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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