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What is coercive control? The term ‘coercive control’ refers to domestic abuse in which repeated, abusive patterns erode a victim-survivor’s sense of autonomy, independence, and self-esteem. These behaviours may be physical, but...

  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...

  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...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

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 need...

  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...