by Kate Rafton | Feb 23, 2021 | News
A number of significant changes to domestic violence laws have commenced on November 25 2020 under the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) and the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW). The changes significantly support victims of domestic violence and...
by Kate Rafton | Feb 23, 2021 | News
Adopted persons in NSW can now have their birth certificates to include both their birth and adopted families. The NSW Attorney General, Mark Speakman, announced that the laws would come into effected in November after the introduction and passage of the Adoption...
by Kate Rafton | May 5, 2020 | Family Law Fact Sheets, Care & Protection Fact Sheets
Separation is a difficult time for all parties involved including the children. Unfortunately, in many cases parents are unable to communicate directly with each other to arrange an agreement for each parent to spend time with the children. Mediation is an alternative...
by Kate Rafton | May 4, 2020 | Care & Protection Fact Sheets
It is challenging for parents to come to an agreement regarding parenting arrangements during the time of separation as the relationship often becomes hostile and tense. If you are having trouble communicating with the other parent, you should seek legal advice from...
by Kate Rafton | Apr 27, 2020 | News
What tips are there to prevent an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order from being issued? For an Apprehended Violence Order to be successful, the Court must be satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the protected person fears you and that it was reasonable for...
