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How do Apprehended Violence Orders affect Parenting Orders?

How do Apprehended Violence Orders affect Parenting Orders?

It is important to consider how an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) may affect parenting orders. Parenting orders set out the specific parenting arrangements for children which can include how much time the children spend with each parent, who the children live with as well as any other aspects of their care, welfare or development. A… Read More

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Horsing Around: liability for personal injury in a dangerous recreational activity

Many people enjoy the adrenaline rush from extreme sports and thrill seeking activities. However it is essential that before you take the plunge, metaphorically or literally, you understand your position and the duties owed to you by providers should you injure yourself during a dangerous recreational activity. The tort of negligence and personal injury An… Read More

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Can Your Employer Force You To Take Leave During Lockdown?

Etheringtons Solicitors Disclaimer: The directives in this article relating to the COVID-19 pandemic may no longer be in force. Please use caution if you are citing legislative material from this article as laws are subject to change. We recommend that you seek the most up-to-date law. As NSW and other parts of Australia are plunged… Read More

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Who is a Parent for the Sake of Parental Responsibility?

The term ‘parent’ has expanded beyond merely describing a person who is the biological mother and father to a child, which has created legal difficulties in determining who has parental responsibility and their rights in relation to non-biological children. ‘Parent’ is not defined within the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), leaving it to the court… Read More

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Divorce in the Cryptocurrency Age

The adoption of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and other digital assets is the new normal in this day and age. However, the legal treatment of digital assets is unclear. This presents many legal challenges in the area of Family Law and questions as to the proper division of digital assets upon divorce. Additionally, these speculative assets are… Read More