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Since 10 September 2019, personal cross-examination is no longer allowed in family law proceedings in which there is an allegation of family violence. Personal cross-examination is where a party (the ...
Despite the media frenzy, did the recent High Court decision, which named a sperm donor the legal father of a child, actually change how we define a parent in modern ...

Ban on personal cross-examination

Since 10 September 2019, personal cross-examination is no longer allowed in family law proceedings in which there is an allegation of family violence. Personal cross-examination is where a party (the witness party) is asked questions by another party (the examining party), instead of by a legal practitioner.

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Am I in a de facto relationship?

We get asked this question a lot. There appears to be a lot of uncertainty about when a relationship becomes a de facto relationship. This isn’t surprising given that different agencies, such as Centrelink or the Department of Immigration, apply different rules.

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Flexible paid parental leave program and support for team members with carer responsibilities

What happens to Lassie when we separate?

Deciding who keeps the family dog when a relationship ends, can be an extremely sensitive issue. It is inconceivable to some that their ex-spouse will keep the beloved fur-baby after they separate. Many people will spend as much time and money arguing about the family pet as they do with

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Who’s your daddy?

Despite the media frenzy, did the recent High Court decision, which named a sperm donor the legal father of a child, actually change how we define a parent in modern families?

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