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...

Regulatory and Licensing Proceedings

Our criminal law team is experienced in handling a wide variety of regulatory proceedings at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Appeals Tribunal (VCAT). Numerous licensing and regulatory bodies bring proceedings at VCAT, which can have profound impact on the...

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...

Firearms Offences

What is a firearm? A firearm is defined under the Firearms Act 1996 (Vic) (the Act), as a device, where fully assembled or in parts, that is designed, adapted or able to be modified to discharge a shot, bullet or missile by the ignition of strongly combustible...