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...
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 Victorian courts by...
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...
The Age, Tuesday 21 April 2020: The article discusses the impact of bail reporting rules during the COVID-19 crisis and quotes our lawyer Ben Watson: "Criminal lawyer Ben Watson, from Johnstone and Reimer Lawyers, said bail was already being refused in court due to...