The Heritage listed Maryborough Courthouse has been going through periods of renovation and recently had all of the downstairs verandas replaced. I have spent hundreds of hours in and around this building as a Lawyer in Maryborough over the last 10+ years…
Read MoreI’ve come to learn over the last 11 years in private practice that encouraging clients to take a deep breath, to step back and a look out the “window” to regain mental clarity and a position of composure can often be invaluable to them. External pressures and stressors experienced during separation can make this a difficult task however freedom and peace might not…
Read MoreParenting cases involving risk allegations such as drug use are often complex and require lawyers handling such cases to have an intricate knowledge of not only the Family Law system, but also the forensic independent evidence which may be available…
Read MoreWe live in an age where many parties to family law disputes have social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok ect. In the last 10+ years which I have been a practicing lawyer, I have seen these platforms increase in popularity, including by parties who are separating…
Read MorePeople 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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