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Jun 5, 20236 min

5 reasons why consent orders rock

If you have separated from your partner, you will likely need to divide your property. If this is done informally (by a simple...

Caroline

Feb 8, 20233 min

The times they are a-changin’

Two random but strangely connected articles caught my eye this week, and I thought they were worthy of comment, given they represent a...

Caroline

May 31, 20225 min

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...

Caroline

Sep 14, 20213 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...

Caroline

Jul 22, 20212 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...

What does a healthy relationship look like?

Caroline

Feb 27, 20212 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...

Caroline

Jan 16, 20211 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...

Caroline

Dec 10, 20202 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...

Caroline

Nov 16, 20202 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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