Trouble at the bank of mum and dad
Gift or loan? Families can be litigious when they fall out but good practice at the outset can keep it out of court.
By Anneka Frayne - 7 min read
Technology-facilitated stalking and abuse: putting our legal framework to the test
Technology-assisted stalking and abuse is a form of domestic violence (DV) that is rapidly on the rise. By CHARISSA SUN.
By Charissa Sun - 6 min read
Domestic violence: evidence-in-chief reforms commence
The Criminal Procedure Amendment (Domestic Violence Complainants) Act 2014 amends the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 to allow video or audio recorded statements taken from a domestic violence complainant to…
By Anastasia Krivenkova and Sean McDermott - 7 min read
The risky business of advising on pre-nuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements are a high risk area for lawyers if detailed advice is not provided. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.
By Simone Herbert-Lowe - 3 min read
The Family Law Settlement Service
The Family Law Settlement Service (FLSS) is a joint initiative of the Family Law and Federal Circuit Courts, the Law Society of NSW and the…
By Zora Kekeff, Paul Lewis and Emma Liddle - 5 min read
Post-separation parenting: fair playing field or fundamental feminist agenda?
Parents of both genders can appear to treat children as objects to be passed between them. They need to shift their focus to what the…
By Cassandra Banks - 3 min read