Legal News Sydney

June 7, 2021
New affirmative consent laws adopted in NSW, a win for sexual assault survivors

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, almost 2 million Australians over the age of 15 had been sexually assaulted one or more times. Those affected by sexual assault are...

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May 19, 2021
Do you know your child’s rights?

Discussions about legal rights often concentrate on adults. However, the law also protects the rights of children in significant ways. It is important that you and your children are aware of their...

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May 10, 2021
Is COVID-19 affecting your marriage? What should you do?

There is no doubt that the pandemic has been a struggle for Australian families. Whether that struggle be financial or emotional, these difficult times have forced many couples to question where their...

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May 5, 2021
Federal government refuses to extend superannuation entitlements for women on maternity leave

The Morrison Government's rejection of a plan to extend super to paid parental leave payments will have major consequences for Australia's newest mothers. Despite speculation of reform that would require employers to...

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March 21, 2021
Family Law Mediation/Arbitration/Litigation – What is it?

There are many terms family lawyers throw around when discussing the options available to parties who are separating. While they may sound similar, terms like mediation, arbitration and litigation in fact serve...

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February 23, 2021
Family Court merges with Federal Circuit Court: What it does it mean?

A bill to merge the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court was approved in the Senate last week. The decision has proven controversial, with many stakeholders, including retired judges, opposing the merger...

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February 1, 2021
Everything you need to know about Section 60I Certificates

  If you have children and are going through a divorce, you may be required to obtain a Section 60I Certificate. But what is this mysterious legal document and why do you...

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November 19, 2020
Reforms to Domestic Violence Legislation

On 19 November, the Stronger Communities Legislation Amendment passed NSW Parliament, making significant reforms to the Criminal Procedure Act 1986. This is part of a broader reform of domestic violence legislation in...

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November 13, 2020
Can an adult 'divorce' their parents?

A recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald, which you can read here, told stories of adult children who have 'divorced' their parents, which has led to further discussion about what exactly...

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