There are special laws in place in New South Wales for people over the age of 16 years who are not able to consent to medical treatment. This...
Family Law
Asset Protection in Mature Relationships
Asset Protection in Mature Relationships As legal professionals, we often counsel mature parties entering into new relationships later in life,...
DeFacto Relationships and Inheritance Disputes
DeFacto Relationships and Inheritance Disputes Inheritance disputes can often involve a person claiming to be a de facto partner of the deceased. ...
Bank of Mum and Dad
It is not unusual for parents to advance their children money. It could be for their first car, grandchildren’s school fees, a holiday, medical...
De Facto Relationships and Inheritance Disputes
Inheritance disputes can often involve a person claiming to be a de facto partner of the deceased. Establishing the existence of a de facto...
The Not So Modern Family
The law has come a long way to incorporate modern family units, but where does it draw the line? In a decision by the Federal Circuit Court, a man...
Could I be in a de facto relationship without realising it?
Could I be in a de facto relationship without realising it? Our family lawyers are often asked what defines a de facto relationship? Some are...
Same-Sex Couples and Family Law Property Settlements – What Are My Rights and Remedies?
Same Sex Couple Legislation in Australia On 9 December 2017, same sex couples were given the right to legally marry in Australia and have their...
Partner Jillaine is now an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
We'd like to congratulate Jillaine Duve, a CMC partner, for recently becoming accredited as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. A...
What is coercive and controlling behaviour?
Jess Hill’s recent fantastic 3-part documentary series on SBS called ‘See what you made me do’ has shone a light on something that our family...










