Is my ex-partner a narcissist? And if so, what do I do now?
As a family lawyer, if you listen to your clients’ diagnoses of their ex-partners on a regular basis you would believe that half the…
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Costs of living getting you down??
Costs of living getting you down?? How do increases effect the amount of Child Support you may be entitled to? The costs of living…
EPG – Who can make health and care decisions for you if you can’t?
Many people think they don’t need an Enduring Power of Guardianship, also known as an EPG, because they believe they don’t need one or…
Contractor agreements are now more important than ever after recent High Court case
A recent Australian High Court case (ZG Operations Australia Pty Ltd v Jamsek [2022] HCA) has dramatically changed the way courts view the distinction…
Radio Interview: Steven Brown with Curtin FM
Radio interview on Jenny Seaton's CurtinFM afternoon program - The Law on Dress Codeshttps://www.lynnandbrown.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Steven-Brown2802.mp3 Jenny: I’m sure most of us have been in this…
How might mental ill health impact Family Court proceedings?
Frequently in the context of Family Law proceedings, the Court will be required to consider the mental well-being and capacity of a party. In…
Enduring Power of Attorney
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney or EPA? An enduring power of attorney (“EPA”) is a legal document that you can make to…
The Pros and Cons of Binding Financial Agreements
You may have heard of a ‘Pre-Nup’, but have you ever heard of a ‘Post-Nup’? Did you also know that you don’t need to…
Building and construction industry vaccine mandate
Are you in the building and construction industry? This is what you need to know about vaccination mandates. On 31 December 2021, the Acting…
DO YOU HAVE THE EQUIVALENT OF A WILL FOR YOUR BUSINESSES?
When starting a business, many business owners don’t think about what will happen to their business and their assets once they die or lose…
An update on vaccinations – what if parents disagree on vaccination?
The state of play so far In June last year, we published an article about what to do if separated parents disagree on vaccination?…
Novak Djokovic v Minister for Home Affairs
If you’ve been following the news, you are no doubt aware of the ongoing dispute about Novak Djokovic’s visa. On 6 January 2022, Djokovic…