Legal News Sydney

November 20, 2023
Social Media and Family Law

In the age of social media, there is a growing platform of people sharing everything about their lives online. This can be a tool used for good, providing people with a sense...

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November 2, 2023
Child Support in Australia and Texas’ Interesting Child Support Scheme: A Comparison

    Child Support in Texas, United States of America As of 1 September 2023, the State of Texas has given effect to House Bill 393, confirming that any person who is...

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October 30, 2023
Can you use physical force to punish your child in NSW?

  The way children are raised is significantly dependent on the sociocultural influences around them, and a contentious issue that is often discussed is the use of physical punishment on children as...

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October 23, 2023
NSW Police Force 'Emergency Powers'

Excessive use of police powers in social justice contexts has been the topic of public criticism on numerous occasions, with respect to the impediment of individual rights to protest and right to...

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October 20, 2023
The Appellate Jurisdiction

Appeals are applications to higher courts by a party who believes that the decision at first instance was incorrect. Appellate work is a special area of law and usually requires specialist lawyers...

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October 17, 2023
Avoiding a Conflict of Interest in Family Law

    As a new client to a Family Law practice, you will often be asked an array of questions before your initial consultation such as ‘what is your partner’s name’. Whilst...

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October 6, 2023
A Barrister's Role and Their Titles

A barrister is an independent legal practitioner who acts as an advisor in law and is a specialist advocate. With their experience and knowledge of the law, they make a great difference...

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September 21, 2023
The Complete Decriminalisation of Abortion across Australia

An update on the law Following the passing of a landmark bill on Wednesday 20 September 2023 by the Western Australia Parliament, abortion by doctors has now been decriminalized across all of...

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September 13, 2023
Common Family Law Myths – Explained!

  TW: This article has mentions of domestic and family violence. Here are some common family law myths we've heard, and whether they are true or not! “I can’t get a divorce...

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