The term “coercive control” has become a more prominent term in recent years and is something that the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has accepted as domestic violence and is taken seriously in family law matters. Coercive control is a “strategic pattern of behaviour designed to exploit, control, create dependency and dominate.” A […]
What should you do if someone has something of yours and they won’t give it back? You might be surprised to learn that people often find themselves in this situation and one way to get your property back is a “property recovery order.” This involves proving to a court that the item belongs to you […]
It has now been more than two years since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and the courts have not been immune to Covid-19 or Covid-19 vaccine related issues. Statistics say that more than 90% of Australian adults are vaccinated and over 85% of Australian children over 16 years have been vaccinated. However there are […]
It is a common myth that an Enduring Power of Attorney and Appointment of Enduring Guardian document is only necessary for the elderly and/or sick, this myth is a dangerous misconception and chances are, if you are an adult, you need these documents. What are they? An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document […]