I am in a same-sex de facto relationship - do I need a Will?
Having a Will is especially important if you are in a same-sex, de facto relationship. In this situation, if you don’t have a Will, it is quite possible that your partner will not...
Workers compensation for psychiatric injuries
The recent decision of the Full Court of the Supreme Court in the case of The State of South Australia (Department for Education) v Van Hattem (No 2) has provided a timely...
Protecting your interest: lodging a caveat on your ex partner's property
After a separation, you may want to protect any interest you have in your ex-partner’s property. A caveat is a way that you can record your interest in that property on the...
Force Majeure and Frustration of Contracts
The Coronavirus (‘COVID-19’) pandemic has caused an unprecedented impact on society and the economy. Extensive protective measures implemented by Governments have created an...
Chronology of marriage equality and social rights in Australia
The past decade alone has seen significant changes in laws surrounding treatment and discrimination of the LGBTIQ+ community. This blog outlines the timeline of marriage equality...
Full Federal Court confirms casual employees are entitled to paid leave
In a decision published on Wednesday 20 May 2020, the Full Federal Court found that Robert Rossato – a “casual” worker engaged by a labour hire company, WorkPac Pty Ltd to work at...
Trials by technology in family law - the traditional vs virtual courtroom
The courts are now conducting hearings in family law matters as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions. In this blog, we discuss whether clients are put at a disadvantage if their...
Family law property settlements and COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic impact on the everyday lives of people all over the world. In the sphere of Family Law, the financial impact must be recognised as a factor...
What does South Australia easing COVID-19 restrictions mean for your family law matter?
In regard to the practice of family law by our firm during the pandemic, it has mostly been business as usual with slight changes including some of our staff working remotely,...
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