The existence of Family Violence Intervention Orders (‘FVIO’) in the context of family law are becoming increasingly frequent. It is not uncommon in our practice for people to seek family law advice while also having a related FVIO in place against them. Most...
One of the most common issues brought to the attention of Family Lawyers in parenting proceedings surrounds the concept of ‘Parental Alienation’. Parental Alienation occurs where one parent acts in a manner which discourages their child’s relationship with the other...
Great result! Following trial in the Supreme Court judgement has this week been handed down in favour of our client awarding damages in the amount of $655,000 – but just as importantly the decision clarifies important precedent regarding principles of volenti...
Clare Sunderland, an accredited Wills and Estates specialist of our office, had a research paper published in this month’s Law Institute Journal in relation to conflicts of interest which can arise in relation to Legal Personal Representatives and superannuation...
The Age interviewed Johnstone and Reimer Lawyer’s Ben Watson on 9 October 2020 regarding the Salvation Army’s decision to pull their chaplain service out of Victorian courts by the end of the year: “Salvation Army chaplains will be pulled out of...
The Andrew’s Government has extended the State of Emergency declaration until 11.59pm on 16 August 2020, and have further required that face masks be worn by all members of the public from 11:59pm on Wednesday, 22 July 2020, or risk receiving a $200 fine. Some...
