Soon the High Court of Australia will hand down a Judgment in Masson v Parsons & Ors, a case addressing sperm donation and legal parentage. Susan and Margaret Parsons, a lesbian couple, … [Read more...]
We Love Parramatta – The Parramatta Family Court
As part of our “We Love Parramatta” series, we are taking a look at the Parramatta Family Court. Some of you may be familiar with the Family Court, housed with the Federal Circuit Court in the … [Read more...]
Thoughtful Communication Can Change Your Divorce!
As family lawyers, we see so many divorces that end up in court and tragedy because the two people can’t communicate. So often, they are both good people whose relationship has broken down, but they … [Read more...]
Justice at last for victims of sexual abuse!
Survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of priests, nuns, or employees of churches can now sue church organisations. On 1 January 2019, new laws came into effect in NSW imposing a retrospective duty … [Read more...]
Personal Costs of the End of a Relationship
Here at Martin Bullock Lawyers we often see the guilt and the stress that are caused by the breakup of a relationship. Often one party will make a decision to end the relationship, and emotionally … [Read more...]
Children in Family Law
Children report feeling increasingly left out of family law proceedings in Australia. As the SA Commissioner for Children and Young People, Ms Helen Connolly, says: The system has been slow to … [Read more...]
Getting Divorced – The App
Divorced? Worried about the kids? It turns out that technology may help... When a relationship breaks up and there are children involved both parties must take account of what is in the best … [Read more...]