Caxton Legal Centre’s Family Law Service helps Ruby avoid court
Ruby wanted to discuss concerns she had about the care of her 10-year-old daughter with the girl’s father. Ruby arranged a Family Dispute Resolution Conference through her local Family Relationships Centre to discuss things, but her child’s father failed to attend. Instead, the father arranged for his own solicitor to draft a parenting plan and sent that to Ruby. Family law and […]
People need more assistance to go through domestic violence proceedings – Gracie’s story
Gracie, a 20-year-old university student, broke up with her boyfriend, Jack, who was significantly older than her. Jack had been physically and emotionally abusive towards Gracie throughout their relationship. Following the breakup, Jack would not leave Gracie alone, continually sending her messages pleading that they get back together. Gracie was fearful of Jack given his history of violence and wanted him to leave her alone. She […]
Caxton Legal Centre joins EveryAGE Counts
Caxton Legal Centre has become a member of the EveryAGE Counts national coalition to end ageism. This diverse and growing coalition of organisations and individuals is committed to achieving this important shift in the way we understand and experience growing older. By joining the coalition, Caxton Legal Centre commits to the EveryAGE Counts Pledge: “We stand for a world without ageism where all people […]