Do you have concerns that your child’s parent has issues with drugs or alcohol that may place your child at risk of harm while in their care? Have allegations about drug and alcohol misuse been made against you? If there are concerns about a parent’s use of drugs or alcohol, the Court may order testing … Read more

The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, particularly in high conflict matters, has strict powers to prevent misuse of the legal processes. It is not uncommon in Family Law matters for one party to consider making repeated applications to the Court. However, it is important to understand that the Court has powers to prevent … Read more

We have partnered with JustFund as a practical and compassionate solution for clients who need support covering legal costs. Through our partnership, eligible clients can access a flexible line of credit to help manage legal fees and expenses, with nothing to repay until after a settlement is reached. Unlike traditional lenders, JustFund does not look … Read more

As at 26 May 2025, Coercive Control became a criminal offence in Queensland. In response to the tragic deaths of Hannah Clarke and her three children and their story, the Queensland government set out to look into the issue of domestic violence and explore legal changes.   In early 2024, the Queensland government passed what … Read more

In November 2024, the Australian Government made big changes to family law by passing the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024. One of the most important updates is how pets are treated when couple’s separate. This new legislation comes into effect in June 2025 clearly demonstrating pets being recognised as part of the family not property. … Read more

Are you preparing for separation? This checklist and tips will help to organise and prepare yourself. Obtain legal advice about steps to take and how to protect your interests Update passwords including iCloud, google drive, email, phone, your bank accounts, the children’s bank accounts.  If these are shared accounts, you may want to open a … Read more

There are a couple of different occasions that you should obtain legal advice depending on your circumstances. The first is, if you are considering separating you should get legal advice. At this point in time, it is a good opportunity to enable you to be informed about where to from here and to consider your … Read more