At Martin Bullock Lawyers, we practice our values: diversity, tolerance, and compassion. We also love a good story! Last week, US attorney Brandon Dinetz proposed to girlfriend Jennifer Lettman, … [Read more...]
Divorce can be War!!!
Even with the best intentions, it is essential to get legal advice in a divorce. The Family Law Act requires full financial disclosure in divorce proceedings. One of the big problems here is that … [Read more...]
New Year’s Resolutions
As lawyers, there is an interesting legal question about whether or not New Year’s Resolutions are binding. The answer is they are not. Greg Martin, who lectures in Contracts at Western Sydney … [Read more...]
The Minefield of Family Law and Taxation
A recent tax office audit and case has highlighted how complicated and convoluted family law and tax can be. Under the wonderful title of “The Ex-Wife, the Offshore Bank Accounts and the $14 … [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...]
Happy Birthday SSM!
Let’s celebrate diversity and tolerance, and the birthday of same-sex marriage in Australia! It is a year today since the announcement of the results of the plebiscite legalising same-sex marriage. … [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...]
Do You Really Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
When we start a relationship with a new partner, we like to think that it will last forever. At the very least, we tell ourselves, if the relationship does break down we will be able to deal with it … [Read more...]
Blended Families and Second Marriages
Going through a relationship breakup is horrible. Committing to somebody new afterwards is also hard, particularly when children and blended families are involved. It is essential that you obtain … [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...]