Blog | Ethical issues
Apprehended Bias – should Judges & lawyers have drinks pre-judgement?
Can the existing laws and practice do more to manage and address claims of apprehended bias against judicial officers? Should Judges and barristers be permitted to have coffee and drinks during court proceedings or while judgement in a matter they are both involved...
Admissibility of admissions at mediation in court proceedings
If you have ever participated in a mediation, you will know that one of the first comments by the mediator is that this Mediation is confidential and therefore admissions at mediation are not admissible in court. This important rule solidifies the sanctity and privacy...
The Alter Ego Principle – When a Spouse uses a trust to hide assets
Can the Court make orders that affect third parties? s90AE of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (hereinafter “the Act”) empowers the court to make orders affecting parties other than parties to the marriage – but to do so those parties should be joined...
Inquest of Jack & Jennifer Edwards – Lessons Learned
The findings of Magistrate Teresa O’Sullivan in the Coronial Inquest into the death of Jack & Jennifer Edwards ought to be read by every family lawyer, Independent Children’s Lawyer or other professional who assists the court in family law proceedings....
Honesty is the best policy – Why tell your divorce lawyer everything
Whether you are seeking advice in relation to custody, divorce, financial matters or a DVO – separation with a partner/spouse is often the first time you will consult with a lawyer. Separation is a time that can be marked with confusion, uncertainty, anger, fear...
