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Impact of family violence on children
Firstly, I appreciate that discussions about family violence can be a trigger for many people. Please make sure you feel comfortable proceeding before reading this article. Family violence takes many…
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Carmichael Fisher International Pty Ltd v Hobday [2022] NSWSC 1351
Background In 2002 a recruitment business called Carmichael Fisher was founded. It did well and in 2006 incorporated a company in England to expand the empire (CF UK) and in…
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How to Obtain Documents from Possible Defendants Before Court Proceedings
There are many considerations to take into account before commencing Court proceedings. One of the key considerations is whether or not the claim has sufficient merit to convince a Court…
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How to Obtain Relevant Documents During Court Proceedings
During Court proceedings the Court may order discovery of documents that are relevant to the facts in dispute unless the proceedings are within the Dust Diseases Tribunal or the Small…
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How to Obtain Documents in Proceedings in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court
Disclosure of documents in the Equity Division of the Supreme Court of NSW is a little different to the usual process whereby the Court will generally give orders about disclosing…
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Farms & Family Law
Farms are often considered as more than just real estate by those who own and work them. In many cases they are passed down through the generations from parents to…
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Parental Responsibility and Decision Making for Children
Parental responsibility is defined under the Family Law Act as all the duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which, by law, parents have in relation to their children. In reality it…
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What are the Legal Options if Your Business is Owed Money?
What are the common situations when a business is owed money? Ordinarily a business can be owed money because they have provided goods or services and have not been paid.…
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I Won My Court Case - What Now?
The debt recovery process does not end with a win in Court, it ends when the money is paid. What is a judgement debt? A judgement debt is another term for an…
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Estoppel by Deed
“Estoppel by deed is a rule of evidence founded on the principle that a solemn and unambiguous statement or engagement in a deed must be taken as binding between parties…
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The Conversation That Has To Continue - Violence Against Women
One woman in Australia dies at the hand of her partner every 10 days. White Ribbon Day is on 18 November 2022. White Ribbon Australia is an Australian organisation, which…
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“Evatt List” comes to Newcastle FCFCOA
From 28 November 2022, the “Lighthouse Model” will expand to commence operation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia at Newcastle. The Lighthouse Model focuses on providing safety…
