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Luka and his wife Annabel had been together for thirty years but separated suddenly after Annabel applied for a domestic violence order. Luka attended court and received legal advice from a domestic violence duty lawyer. He disagreed with his ex-wife’s statements and wanted to challenge the final protection order.  Luka and Annabel’s matter was listed for hearing several months into the future, a common scenario where two people dispute a domestic violence matter. A contested hearing is stressful … Continue reading Timely advice relieves pressure on the court system

Natural disasters can affect our lives in many different ways.    This year, the Queensland storm season has already brought a significant hail event that resulted in widespread damage to property. The following is a general overview of legal issues that you may need to consider if you have been affected by severe weather. Insurance … Continue reading Your rights after severe weather events

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 … Continue reading Caxton Legal Centre’s Family Law Service helps Ruby avoid court

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 … Continue reading People need more assistance to go through domestic violence proceedings – Gracie’s story

Protection of older Australians against financial elder abuse will be made easier with the planned removal of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on granny flat arrangements where a formal written agreement exists.  Many older Australians do not protect their interests with family members when providing money for shared living arrangements. Instead of a written agreement, they have a verbal agreement to provide assets or money to younger family members in exchange for ongoing care in … Continue reading Capital Gains Tax exemption will help protect against elder abuse

Jason was working 60 hours a week and not coping well with the adjustment to having a newborn baby, taking out his frustration using violence in the home he shared with his partner and young daughter.   Police applied for a domestic violence protection order requiring him to move out. Jason did not contest statements in the police application that on several occasions he … Continue reading Jason accesses help through integrated services