Law Week Workshop: ‘Your decisions, your choice – Substitute decision-making in Victoria.‘

Co-presented by Wills and Estates Accredited Specialist Clare Sunderland of our office, this workshop is hosted by the Law Institute of Victoria as part of Law Week. Planning ahead can help you stay in control of important decisions, even if there comes a time when...

Binding Financial Agreements

Whether you are starting a new relationship or ending one, entering into a Family Law binding Financial Agreement can provide you with peace of mind. We understand the benefits of choosing your own path, rather than leaving it up to a Judge, and can assist you to...

Changes to the Law for Drivers using Medicinal Cannabis

The Victorian state government has passed amendments to the Road Safety Act 1986 (Vic) granting magistrates discretion in determining penalties for drivers who test positive roadside for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of Cannabis, provided they...

Payments under Family Law – Intro to Spousal and Child Maintenance

There are various types of payments that can be made within Family Law matters. Some of the most common types of payments are Spousal/De Facto Maintenance and Child/Adult Child Maintenance. This article looks at the significance of these types of payments and the...

Herald Sun – Victoria Considering Medicinal Cannabis Driving Trial

Senior Lawyer Ben Watson, from our office, was quoted in the Herald Sun newspaper today, 24 July 2023: “Senior Criminal Lawyer Ben Watson said he has represented many clients who had lost their licence for having traces of THC in their system, despite lawfully...

ABC 774 Drive Radio – Medicinal Cannabis Drug Driving Reforms

Our Senior Lawyer Ben Watson spoke with Rafael Epstein on ABC 774’s drive program on 12 May 2023 to discuss urgently needed reform of Victoria’s drug driving laws in relation to medicinal cannabis (interview begins at the 55 minute mark):