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women looking at wardrobe deciding what to wear to court

February 14, 2020

I'm going to court
what should I wear?

Going to Court can be a very stressful and confusing time. We often have clients who are unsure of what to wear, particularly if our client has not been to Court before. It is important to present yourself appropriately, and...

elderly man reclining in a chair with friends and family

February 13, 2020

Why do I need a Will?

Whilst a Will is probably one of the most important documents that a person will ever sign, current statistics show that almost one in two Australians do not have a Will or if they have a Will, it is...

December 6, 2019

Application for Protection Order
filed by the Police?

The police have filed an Application for Protection Order naming me as the Aggrieved - what can I do? In Queensland, the Police can file an Application for Protection Order (commonly referred to as a DVO) against an individual (the...

cane farm with mountains in the background

November 22, 2019

Buying or Selling
Rural Property

It was not so many years ago that a handshake out in the paddock was all that was needed to buy and sell a farm or other rural property. The sale of a farm today is a much more...

urine test to detect alcohol in family law matter

November 26, 2019

Alcohol Testing in
family law matters

Alcohol abuse is often a very important issue in a family law matter. The abuse of alcohol can lead to issues of risk in some circumstances and decrease the capacity to parent effectively. Where there is evidence of alcohol...

October 25, 2019

What is an Undertaking
in Family Law?

When parties separate sometimes a person is requested to give an undertaking that they will or will not do something. Sometimes undertakings are requested before court proceedings are commenced and sometimes they are requested or provided to the Federal...

a lady and a man looking after an asian baby

September 27, 2019

Child Support for
Non-Parent Carers

I provide care for a child but I am not the parent - can I get child support? The short answer: It depends who you are and what your relationship is to the child you are caring for. In order to...

September 20, 2019

Drink Driving Charges

Can I be charged with drink driving, if I wasn't actually driving? A person may be charged with drink driving if they are over the legal blood alcohol limit and they are:- driving a motor vehicle, tram, train or vessel; or attempting...