Today, 8th March, is International Women’s Day! It is both a celebration of womanhood and a protest against society’s treatment of women. On International Women’s Day we celebrate the achievements … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence – We Need to Get Better
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...]
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...]
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...]
International Women’s Day – Celebrate, Acknowledge and Change!
Today, 8th March, is International Women’s Day! It is both a celebration of womanhood and a protest against society’s treatment of women. On International Women’s Day we celebrate the achievements … [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...]
Important Changes to Domestic Violence Laws
New laws due to come into force in New South Wales later this year will make “strangulation” an offence. This is an important change that is aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence. The … [Read more...]
Domestic Violence – We all need to feel safe and know our options before making a rash decision
Are you and your children trying to get out of an abusive relationship? We can provide you with advice on your options, both in relation to seeking an apprehended domestic violence order against … [Read more...]