The Father, a recent film starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman, has gained critical acclaim for its harrowing and often brutal depiction of what it is like to live with dementia. I urge you … [Read more...]
Seven Tips on How to Have a Healthy Divorce
At Martin Bullock Lawyers, we have dealt with a large number of family law matters over several years. We have seen many bad divorces and we have seen some good divorces. Our principal, Greg Martin, … [Read more...]
COVID-19 and the Family Court – How it Affects the Kids
We are all nervous about how we go about our normal lives during a time when there is so much uncertainty. Government regulations regarding the COVID-19 epidemic are changing by the day. This is … [Read more...]
Relocation in Family Law: Part 3 – Factors for Determining Relocation Cases
Part 3 of our three-part Relocation series examines how relocation cases are determined using Part VII of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). Part 1 examined ‘relocation,’ whilst Part 2 explored the … [Read more...]
Relocation in Family Law: Part 2 – Best Interests
In part 2 of our three-part series on Relocation in Family Law, we explore the concept of "best interests" and the issue of freedom of movement. Last time, we examined Relocation under the Family … [Read more...]
Relocation in Family Law: Part 1 – What is Relocation?
Relocation in Family Law In this three-part series, we examine the issue of Relocation in Family Law. Relocation cases arise when a parent, following separation, proposes to move (or has moved) … [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...]
Adoption Reform
The utmost priority in dealing with children in Family Law is the protection of the "best interests" of a child. New research debated in Parliament last month suggests that adoption processes in … [Read more...]
Relationship Breakdown – Property Settlement – What Do I Need to Do?
This is the start of a three part series on property settlement and the consequences of a breakup. This applies to marriages and de facto relationships, both same-sex and … [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...]