Employment Workplace Relations

Director, Philip Brewin is a specialist in Workplace Relations and heads our Workplace Relations Work Group.

Sunday, 20 March 2016

The Internet, titillation, and the Family Court of Australia

Does a predilection for masturbation mean that someone should not spend overnight time with their children? Judge Ryan of the Family Court of Australia at Sydney delivered a judgment in a case that concerned this issue in January 2016. The full text of the judgment is available here(http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/sinodisp/au/cases/cth/FamCAFC/2016/3.html ). The case was an appeal from the initial decision in the Federal Circuit Court. In brief, it is a question that turns very much on the facts – in this situation, there was...

Tuesday, 15 March 2016

Honesty is the Best Policy

In family law cases, many clients think that some information they have available to them is not relevant, are ashamed to admit something, or are actively trying to disguise their true intentions from a lawyer. You may be aware that your lawyer has a duty to not mislead the Court and so you may withhold information from them as a result. However your lawyer is the person best positioned to advise you as to whether something is relevant or irrelevant. For example, in parenting cases, sometimes a response to your Court documents is...

Monday, 7 March 2016

Interstate Relocation

What do I need to do if I want to move interstate with my children? Communicate your intention, communicate your reasons, focus on the benefit to your children and get permission to relocate to avoid being dragged back interstate. Most importantly, speak to a good lawyer before you do anything. Call Richard Hamilton at Nevett Ford Lawyers on 03 9614 711 or email Melbourne@nevettford.com.au for more information or to discuss your situation. ...