Family report used in domestic violence matters

In Miller v Murphy [2016] FCCA 974 (2 May 2016) Judge Brown granted Mr Miller's application to use in domestic violence proceedings the report of a family consultant that contained a child's account of an altercation between the parties that was inconsistent with that f the wife in those ...

Family report used in domestic violence matters

In Miller v Murphy [2016] FCCA 974 (2 May 2016) Judge Brown granted Mr Miller's application to use in domestic violence proceedings the report of a family consultant that contained a child's account of an altercation between the parties that was inconsistent with that f the wife in those ...

Applications to Court in child welfare matters

In Director Clinical Service, Child & Adolescent Health Service v Kiszko & Anor [2016] FCWA 19 and 34 the Family Court of Western Australia has ordered that a child undertake chemotherapy to treat a rare form of cancer, contrary to the parent's wishes. The hospital had brought the applic...

Applications to Court in child welfare matters

In Director Clinical Service, Child & Adolescent Health Service v Kiszko & Anor [2016] FCWA 19 and 34 the Family Court of Western Australia has ordered that a child undertake chemotherapy to treat a rare form of cancer, contrary to the parent's wishes. The hospital had brought the applic...

Are potentially polygamous marriages recognised in Australia?

In Ghazel and Anor [2016] FamCAFC 31 (4 March 2016) the Full Court heard a wife's appeal against the decision to dismiss her application to have her marriage declared valid. The Full Court determined that, whilst her Iran marriage could become a potentially polygamous marriage due to the...

Are potentially polygamous marriages recognised in Australia?

In Ghazel and Anor [2016] FamCAFC 31 (4 March 2016) the Full Court heard a wife's appeal against the decision to dismiss her application to have her marriage declared valid. The Full Court determined that, whilst her Iran marriage could become a potentially polygamous marriage due to the...

Dangers of paper title

In Queensland when you buy or sell a property paper titles are generally not generated.  Paper titles have essentially been "outdated" in favour of an electronic system and, as such, you will not be issued a paper title when you buy a property. Despite this, there are instances where a pa...

Restraint of trade clauses in your employment contract

Many employers, in an effort to protect their business, have restraint of trade/restrictive covenants in their employment agreements with their employees ("restraint clauses").  The general rule with restraint clauses is that they are presumed to be void for reasons of public policy unles...

Restraint of trade clauses in your employment contract

Many employers, in an effort to protect their business, have restraint of trade/restrictive covenants in their employment agreements with their employees ("restraint clauses").  The general rule with restraint clauses is that they are presumed to be void for reasons of public policy unles...

Why you need a Power of Attorney and/or Advance Health Directive

Most people are aware of the need to have valid will executed so that their final wishes are respected.  What most people are not aware of, is the importance of a Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive.  GLR Law considers a Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive even more ...

Why you need a Power of Attorney and/or Advance Health Directive

Most people are aware of the need to have valid will executed so that their final wishes are respected.  What most people are not aware of, is the importance of a Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive.  GLR Law considers a Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive even more ...

Statutory Demands and Registered Offices

If your business has been incorporated (i.e is a pty ltd company) you will have details of your business (such as the Directors and registered office of your business) registered with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission ("ASIC").  The ASIC records are searchable, and credi...

Statutory Demands and Registered Offices

If your business has been incorporated (i.e is a pty ltd company) you will have details of your business (such as the Directors and registered office of your business) registered with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission ("ASIC").  The ASIC records are searchable, and credi...

Paper Titles - issues when lost

In Queensland when you buy or sell a property paper titles are generally not generated.  Paper titles have essentially been "outdated" in favour of an electronic system and, as such, you will not be issued a paper title when you buy a property. Despite this, there are instances where a ...