Co-authored by: Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS: Motorised scooters, skateboards or hoverboards do not satisfy the Australian Design Rules and therefore, are unable to be insured or… Read More »Are You Legally Allowed to Ride Your E-Scooter?
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS The concept of Married at First Sight revolves around couples meeting each other on their wedding day. However, the couples… Read More »MAFS breakups – were they even legally married and do they need to get divorced?
In this video, Senior Associate and Criminal Lawyer Lara Menon answers some of the frequently asked questions about apprehended violence orders.
During the 2022 Oscars, Will Smith shocked everybody by walking up on stage and hitting Chris Rock across the face before returning to his seat… Read More »Criminal Charges in Australia
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS Under the Family Law Act 1975, parents have shared parental responsibility regarding major decisions, including ones that are medical. The… Read More »Palange v Kalhoun: What this Case Means for Disagreeing Parents Deciding Whether or Not to Vaccinate Their Children Against COVID-19
Co-authored by: Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS It is a criminal offence to share intimate images of a person without their consent. You may be found… Read More »Could Olivia from MAFS Face Criminal Charges for the Nude Photo Scandal Playing Out on National TV?
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE-OUTS The COVID-19 vaccine is declared suitable and safe for children to receive. If there is a disagreement between parents and/or… Read More »The COVID-19 Vaccine: What to do if both parents don’t agree on vaccinating their child?
Co-authored by Isabel Strahan KEY TAKE OUTS Andrew O’Keefe has been refused bail after being charged with further domestic violence charges – two counts of… Read More »Deal or No Deal? What Faces Andrew O’Keefe in the Upcoming Weeks
Co-written by Bethany Kickert KEY TAKE-OUTS: On 20 October 2021, the NSW Attorney-General and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence, Mark Speakman… Read More »Plan for a shake-up to NSW’s Sexual Consent Laws
In this edition of Coutts Cast, Senior Lawyer Lara Menon breaks down everything you need to know about assault charges.
Co-written by Bethany Kickert KEY TAKE-OUTS: Two types of grants are announced under the federal and state governments. NSW announced almost $500 million will be… Read More »“This Will Save Lives” – New Financial Support Announced for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Co-written by Bethany Kickert KEY TAKE OUTS: New legislation commencing from 1 April 2022 allows the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to release details of an… Read More »New Legislation Cracks Down on Under-Reporting of Superannuation in Divorce Proceedings
Co-written by Bethany Kickert KEY TAKE-OUTS: Assessment of cases from 2012 to 2019 has revealed that only 14% of child sexual abuse claims were believed… Read More »Shockingly, Only 14% Of Child Sexual Abuse Claims Believed to Be True by Judges
Co-authored by Elyse Strahan; co-written by Bethany Kickert and Natasha Breski KEY TAKE-OUTS Within the legal system, a pet is considered the personal property of… Read More »Pet Custody: Gifting and Property Settlements
KEY TAKE-OUTS Child support is designed to ensure that children receive a proper level of financial support from their parents. Parents can choose whether they… Read More »Child Support – what else do I need to pay?
Co-written by Bethany Kickert KEY TAKE-OUTS You should always obtain legal advice before agreeing to any interview with Police. If asked for an interview with… Read More »Asked for an Interview with Police? Know Your Rights.
KEY TAKE-OUTS $129 million for increased legal assistance funding to help women access justice. $101.4 million to increase access to Children’s Contact Services for estranged… Read More »2021 Budget Announces $416 million to go to the Family Law System
Co-written by Bethany Kickert KEY TAKE-OUTS The infamous Tony Mokbel has been ordered to face a retrial on recently quashed drug-trafficking charges. The 12-year sentence… Read More »Tony Mokbel Ordered to Face Retrial after Quashed Conviction
Co-written by Bethany Kickert KEY TAKE OUTS Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System has published its second interim report regarding improvements in family… Read More »Progressing the System: The March 2021 Report from the Joint Select Committee on Family Law
Co-written by Bethany Kickert KEY TAKE OUTS The COVID-19 Family Court Priority List, introduced in April last year, is to expand its criteria and continue… Read More »COVID-19 Family Court Priority List Extended into 2021