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 having...
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):
Commonly, buying and selling property will be one of the biggest events in an individuals’ life. Whether you are a first-time buyer/seller or seasoned property developer, there are a number of questions that are frequently asked either prior to signing the final...
Many individuals and their families are now contemplating a move into a Retirement Village. This may be for a variety of reasons ranging from ongoing care needs, lifestyle choices or being closer to their broader family in case of an emergency. However, there are many...
Most family law clients we see have recently separated from their spouse or partner and are understandably apprehensive about how to distribute the assets of their relationship. If you are in this situation, the good news is that you do not necessarily need to go to...
Most family law clients we see have recently separated from their spouse or partner and are understandably apprehensive about how to distribute the assets of their relationship. If you are in this situation, the good news is that you do not necessarily need to go to...
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 non fit...
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 death...