Who is a Parent in Legal Terms?
With the increasingly diverse makeup of blended families, surrogate mothers, sperm donors, gay and lesbian couples, the Family Court has had to determine the rights of parents when those relationships break down. Is the biological father of the child of a lesbian couple, the legal father? Does he have any right to have a role […]
My Ex-partner Invested in Property and now he is Bankrupt
Circumstances You may be in the situation where you are trying to sort out financial issues to end your relationship with your ex-partner when you are confronted with all his or her debts and very little in assets to cover them. Can you do anything to protect your contribution to the relationship and your ability […]
I’m Going to Lose my Licence but I Need it for Work, What can I do?
When you are charged with a traffic offence it may be your first appearance in Court. It can be threatening and unfamiliar. With over 30 years of experience in assisting clients with their various traffic matters in NSW we can help you in preparing your case and appearing in Court for you. First we discuss […]
Gender Dysphoria and the Family Court
Family Court and evolution of societal and medical changes The Family Court has had to evolve over time with the changes in societal attitudes such as legislation for de facto relationships and with advances in medical science and treatments. This is where decisions about Gender Dysphoria reflect very much how the Family Court grapples with […]
My Ex-partner Has Taken my Children. How Can I Get Them Back
Within Australia Under the Family Law Act, you can apply to the Court to make an Urgent Recovery Order to have your child returned to your care. Who can apply for an Urgent Recovery Order? The Act says that whoever has parental responsibility for the child can apply: Recovery Order under the Family Law Act […]
NSW Criminal Sentencing Reform
As of September 24, 2018 sweeping criminal sentencing reforms were rolled out in NSW. What is affected: Section 10 Bonds, Section 9 Bonds, Community Service Orders, Suspended Gaol Sentences, Home Detention In almost all areas they have simply been replaced with similar sentencing alternatives such as the conditional release order (CRO), the new replacement for […]