Congratulations to our Senior Associate Solicitor Brie Piggott who recently graduated with a Master of Laws, First Class Honours from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. This is yet another feather in her cap after having completed her law degree many years...
On Wednesday 8th February 2023 Partner/Director Leanne Abela and Solicitor Brenda Ling were gifted the lovely surprise of a bunch of flowers each in gratitude from our client, Megan. Thank you Megan for these stunning flowers and for your beautiful words, “Thank you...
The Federal Government has published an exposure draft of the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 which proposes inter alia to: Amend section 60CC to simplify it with only six factors applying to all children as in its current form the fourteen “additional considerations”...
There is an abundance of qualified and experienced Family Lawyers. Why choose Pearsons Family Lawyers to represent you in your matter? Because: We offer a free initial consultation which includes for a second opinion for people that already have a lawyer or are...
Application This is the application made to a Magistrates’ Court which sets out the orders sought and factual matters relied upon (evidence) to support the Application which describes incidents of alleged violence or abuse. Sometimes also called an Application and...
Tell the truth – always tell the truth. It is never as damaging as lies. Listen to the question and answer it as briefly as possible. If you do not understand the question, say so. Stay calm – breathe and relax as much as possible. Be respectful and polite at all...
1. What is an intervention order? In Victoria when an individual is in fear for their safety or well-being, or feels that they are being harassed or intimidated by another person, they can apply for and intervention order to restrain that person from continuing the...
In Australia, parents have an obligation to financially support their child. This obligation is not changed by: 1. A separation and/or a divorce. 2. Where the child lives or the amount of time they spend with a parent. 3. The re-marriage of one or both parents. In the...
Benita Crocker was the Principal Managing Solicitor at Pearsons. We congratulate Benita on being appointed to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia at Melbourne as a Senior Judicial Registrar. Benita Crocker has worked exclusively in the area of Family Law...
For most, the end of a romantic relationship is traumatic and confusing. If you are the one not ending the relationship then you can be caught unaware and “on the back foot”. Even for a party making the decision to terminate a relationship, there can be significant...
