Publications

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Our practitioners are always remaining up-to-date with the law and what's going on around us. Enjoy some of our latest updates.

I'm Thinking of Separating... What Should I Do?

The end of a relationship can be an emotional, draining, and upsetting experience. There are common paths to finding a resolution.

Life for Separated Parents during Pandemics.

With governments taking a strong position in limiting the spread of the latest Covid-19 virus, what do you do?..

Are You Barking Mad? Pet Custody Disputes in Australia

Any “fur-baby” owner will know the loss that can be felt when you lose them. In some cases, this can become the main point of contention...

Should I stay or should I go? ♫ Relocating with children...

We all know the song! But what about the reality of a parent who has either relocated with the children or is thinking about doing so?...

Judicial Mediation - Family Law

Earlier this year, His Honour Chief Judge Alstergren of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia introduced a process of “Judicial...

Transfer of proceeding from the Supreme Court of QLD to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia

Not too long ago, in early 2019, we made submissions to the Supreme Court of Queensland on whether a proceeding should be transferred to...

Objecting to a Subpoena in a Family Law Dispute

A subpoena is usually given to a person, business or other entity to: attend Court to give evidence, that is, to be a witness and be...

That prickly little section 69ZK of the Family Law Act 1975

At RHC Solicitors, our experience in family law truly dictates and is exemplified by the type of tricky work that we do. Not too long...

Ouch! An Application to restrain a legal practitioner / law firm from acting in a family law dispute

As a lawyer or legal practice, being faced with an Application to restrain you from acting for a client in a family law dispute is...

First Specialist Family Violence Court Opened in Victoria

Today, the Victorian Attorney-General, Jill Hennessy, opened the first Family Violence Court, which the Victorian State Government says...