This December rounds out my fourteenth Christmas working in family law… and apart from making me feel old, the last few weeks in December as a family lawyer always bring a flurry of activity as the end of the
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What is “coercive control”?
Please be advised this article contains details of domestic and family violence which may be triggering for some readers.
“Coercive control” has become a buzzword in discussions around domestic violence in recent years.
While this insidious form of family violence…
What do Queensland’s new domestic violence laws look like?
If you are in immediate danger, contact 000 for the police and/or ambulance for help.
The Queensland Government has recently announced they are expanding and modernising the laws surrounding domestic and family violence.
These changes represent a positive step forward…
Are you questioning paternity?
If you are uncertain about whether you are a child’s biological father, it is possible to seek a paternity test to clear this question up. Of course, it is imperative that any confusion in relation to paternity should not be…
Experiencing Domestic Violence? Where To Find Help
As lawyers, the team at Best Wilson Buckley will provide you with thorough and appropriate legal advice if you are experiencing domestic or family violence to help you navigate the system and protect yourself from ongoing violence.
For example, we…
The impact of the unexpected on parenting arrangements
Life is a bit like that magical box of chocolates referred to in our favourite movie. Sometimes it’s good and sweet, and sometimes it’s hard and a bit difficult to swallow.
Over the last 24 months or thereabouts, we have…
Floods/Covid and parenting
Life is a bit like that magical box of chocolates referred to in our favourite movie! Sometimes it’s good and sweet, and sometimes it’s hard and a bit difficult to swallow!
Over the last 24 months or thereabouts, we have…
How does the independent children’s lawyer assist in a parenting matter?
An independent children’s lawyer (ICL) will often be appointed by the court in matters involving children where one or more of the following factors are at play1:
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No pay, no fly!
As Australia gets set to open its international borders, not all Australians will be permitted to leave. People with outstanding child support debts may not be able to leave despite the borders being open, in a recent announcement made by…
Remember to be positive
Parenting relationships (generally) start off positive – working together, supporting each other and the children – with the expectation that it will continue that way.
However, as difficult as it is, separation may occur. The hardest part of any separation…