People face challenges every day in their normal lives. When those challenges include legal challenges, we lawyers are often called upon to help them navigate their way through the problem, assisting them to move on with their life. The challenges I help people with are often complex, pressing in nature…
Read MoreMost married or de facto couples start their relationship happy. For some people, this happiness can become displaced for a myriad of reasons, often placing strain on the relationship to the point it irretrievably breaks down.
Experience tells me…
Read MoreThere is a particular dress code which should be adhered to when you are appearing in Court. There is an expectation that Applicants, Respondents and Defendants dress appropriately for the occasion and as a general rule, this would ordinarily mean strict formal attire for both men and women during any Court appearance. Dressing appropriately demonstrates to the Judge or Magistrate that you respect his or her Court, are interested in the case and appreciate the gravity and importance of the occasion.
Read MoreAfter spending yet another day in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in Brisbane, I thought I would share some of the findings revealed by the Australian Institute of Families in a research study…
Read MoreMany people who consult me charged with a drink or drug driving offence in QLD presume it is almost a given that the Court will give them a “work licence” upon pleading guilty. This is incorrect. There are a number of strict guidelines which must be met for a person to be eligible to even apply for a work licence.
Read MoreAfter parents separate, children have the right to enjoy a meaningful relationship with both parents providing that they are not exposed or subjected to harm from abuse, neglect or family violence.
Read MoreIn family law matters concerning children, the paramount consideration for the Court in making a parenting order is the child’s best interests. In determining this, the Court will often need to make an assessment as to whether a parent suffers from any substance abuse issues such as drug and alcohol addiction which may place a child at risk.
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