In our modern democratic society, some of the freedoms we cherish are the right to vote for a political party of our choice, to use a doctor whom we think will best care for our health, to have dental work done by a dentist of our choice and to retain a lawyer in whom we have confidence and will best act to represent us, either in a civil or criminal matter.

The ‘silly season’, as it is colloquially referred to, can often present quite a dangerous time with rates of family domestic violence hitting record highs.

It so follows that applications for family violence and apprehended domestic violence orders are prevalent at holiday time; and there are stark differences in the law and its application between Australian States.

In the world of love and commitment, there's one thing we all hope for – the blissful promise of 'happily ever after.' But as we navigate the complexities of relationships, we must also be prepared for unforeseen challenges and twists in the journey. That's where a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) comes into play – a financial safety net that can provide certainty and peace of mind for your future.

Many of our clients are often find going to court confusing and intimidating. As Family Lawyers, we completely understand those trepidations and are here to support our clients in navigating their property and/or parenting matters through the litigation process.

We often get clients concerned about the other parent buying the children ‘inappropriate’ gifts and wanting to know if the Court would intervene.

It looks like virtual or electronic hearings are here to stay. Here’s our top tips.

As a boutique Melbourne family law firm, we often get asked by our clients what is involved in the process of getting divorced, how much does it cost, and who can apply. We have compiled this list of frequently asked questions to help you understand the divorce process, and what is involved.

There are two options open to the parties to a property settlement. They can either enter into a binding financial agreement, or have the Court make consent orders.

But what is the difference?