When a relationship breaks down, it’s natural to turn to the people you trust most. Family and friends often become an important source of comfort during separation. They listen when you’re overwhelmed, offer practical support, and remind you…

Most people don’t plan to end up in Family Court. Very few couples begin a relationship believing that one day they will be involved in litigation, arguing over parenting arrangements, property settlements or financial matters. Yet every year,…

A recent ABC article reported that family lawyers are seeing an increase in requests for Binding Financial Agreements, often driven by concerns about protecting intergenerational wealth and financial assistance provided by the “Bank of Mum and Dad.” It’s…

Being served with an Intervention Order can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming experience. Many people have never seen an Intervention Order before. They may be served by police without warning, be asked to leave their home, be…

People don’t usually come to a family lawyer to ask whether they should stay in their relationship. More often than not, by the time someone walks into my office, they have already separated or have decided that separation…

A recent 60 Minutes story has generated significant discussion about Hague Convention proceedings, with online headlines referring to an international treaty, “forcing children to live with their dangerous dads.” In our view, that headline does not accurately reflect…