CarolineMay 315 minWhy file on time?Many moons ago, while I was still a banking lawyer, a family lawyer friend told me that no-one ever files documents on time in the family...
CarolineSep 14, 20213 minProperty settlement with a toxic spouseSeparating from a life partner you share a home with is difficult enough when they’re rational, reasonable and empathetic. But what...
CarolineJul 22, 20212 minHere's to the family court mergerOn 1 September 2021 the Australian family court and federal circuit court (the “FCC”) will merge. And I can’t wait. At the moment the...
CarolineFeb 27, 20212 minWhat does a healthy relationship look like?There’s a litmus test question for determining whether you are in an abusive relationship. Have you ever asked yourself, “is this what...
CarolineJan 16, 20211 minDomestic abuse is like hepatitisDomestic abuse is a lot like hepatitis. Most people don’t know they have it. However, its impact on sufferers can be severe and...
CarolineDec 10, 20202 minToxic relationship? Wait for the snapA common but antiquated question in the family violence debate (using gendered language for historical accuracy) is “why didn’t she...
CarolineNov 16, 20202 minTeach your kids about bucket dippersThere’s a game played by primary school children in the Middle East. Each child is given a bucket and a number of blank slips of paper....
CarolineOct 24, 20203 minWhy every parent should watch FrozenSpoiler alert: if you’re one of the few who haven’t seen the original Disney movie “Frozen” you may wish to remedy that before reading...
CarolineSep 23, 20202 minForget the "should"There’s a swear word that is often used by people who have just separated from their life partner. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t...
CarolineDec 11, 20192 minWhen cross-examination hurtsOn 10 September 2019 the Australian family law act was amended so that perpetrators of family violence can no longer cross-examine their...
CarolineDec 3, 20192 minDoes de facto count in court?The generic definition of de facto means “existing or holding a specified position in fact but not necessarily by legal right”. A de...
CarolineNov 27, 20192 minWhat do toxic bosses and toxic spouses have in common?A “toxic” boss can be described in broad terms as being self-centred, controlling (or micro-managing), manipulative and threatened by...