Moving and Travelling with Children After Separation

Parenting arrangements after separation or divorce can be challenging, especially when it involves relocating or travelling with children. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) governs these matters in Australia, ensuring equal and shared parental responsibility, which means...

Landlord Disclosure Obligations for Retail Leases in Victoria

When leasing commercial property, it is important for tenants and landlords to understand the relationship they are entering and the rights and obligations they have. In Victoria, retail leases are regulated by the Retail Leases Act 2003 (Vic) (the ‘Act’). Generally,...

Subpoenas in Family Law: What You Need to Know

Subpoenas can be a powerful tool for gathering evidence and information in family law cases, especially when the other party is unwilling to cooperate. However, the process of requesting, filing, and serving subpoenas is not straightforward and requires careful...

Making a Will if capacity is in question

It is well known that a Will is a legal document which sets out how a person wants their assets to be distributed once they die. If you are over the age of 18 you can make a Will – provided you have capacity. In general terms a person will have the necessary...