At Martin Bullock Lawyers, we do a lot of domestic violence work in the Local Court at Parramatta. Sometimes, abusive ex-partners use the family law to continue to harass and intimidate their … [Read more...]
We Need To Talk About Family Violence
Domestic violence is by no means a rare or uncommon crime. Family violence results in the deaths of around 100 people every year, with one woman killed almost every week by their partner (The National … [Read more...]
Parental Alienation Claims
Abusive parents are using the Family Law system in order to gain access to their children, by making what is known as “Parental Alienation” claims. Parental Alienation is defined as the deliberate … [Read more...]
Reducing family violence – A step in the right direction!
New laws in Western Australia announced last month have been described as the most comprehensive family violence law reforms the state has ever seen. The reforms exist of legislative changes to … [Read more...]
The Hidden Family Violence – Financial Abuse!
Not all family violence involves physical attacks. Often, control of the finances can be as debilitating as an assault. It has been estimated that 50-90% of family violence cases involve economic or … [Read more...]
Not married but living together? What rights do you have?
If you're married, then you know that your rights are governed by the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). But what if you're not married and living together? Well, the law recognises two different types … [Read more...]
Victims of Crime
When most people think of lawyers, they think of them as someone who represents their client to achieve a certain outcome, whether that be in court or out of court. But for lawyers who work for the … [Read more...]
AVOs – Everything You Didn’t Know
At least twenty women have been killed in Australia this year by their partners. Many more have experienced physical, psychological or sexual abuse. Most perpetrators are known to their … [Read more...]
The Overlap of Health Issues and the Criminal Justice System
One of the key values of Martin Bullock Lawyers is compassion. Unfortunately, the criminal justice system often seeks retribution rather than rehabilitation, and there are many health issues tied up … [Read more...]
It’s Grand Final Weekend!
This is one of the great weekends of the year, both for the NRL and the AFL. Don't spoil it by getting into trouble with the law. Drink responsibly and act responsibly. If your team wins then that's … [Read more...]