Why 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...
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Caroline
- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
Property settlement with a toxic spouse
Separating from a life partner you share a home with is difficult enough when they’re rational, reasonable and empathetic. But what...
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Caroline
- Jul 22, 2021
- 2 min
Here's to the family court merger
On 1 September 2021 the Australian family court and federal circuit court (the “FCC”) will merge. And I can’t wait. At the moment the...
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Caroline
- Feb 27, 2021
- 2 min
What 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...
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Caroline
- Jan 16, 2021
- 1 min
Domestic abuse is like hepatitis
Domestic abuse is a lot like hepatitis. Most people don’t know they have it. However, its impact on sufferers can be severe and...
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Caroline
- Dec 10, 2020
- 2 min
Toxic relationship? Wait for the snap
A common but antiquated question in the family violence debate (using gendered language for historical accuracy) is “why didn’t she...
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Caroline
- Nov 16, 2020
- 2 min
Teach your kids about bucket dippers
There’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....
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Caroline
- Oct 24, 2020
- 3 min
Why every parent should watch Frozen
Spoiler 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...
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Caroline
- Sep 23, 2020
- 2 min
Forget 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...
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Caroline
- Dec 11, 2019
- 2 min
When cross-examination hurts
On 10 September 2019 the Australian family law act was amended so that perpetrators of family violence can no longer cross-examine their...
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Caroline
- Dec 4, 2019
- 2 min
Does 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...
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Caroline
- Nov 27, 2019
- 2 min
What 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...
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