Mediation is a proactive and cost-effective method of resolving sensitive issues related to a marriage breakdown, such as finances, property and of course, child custody. Many families fear that mediation will be a difficult and painful process, particularly if there are communication problems between the parties. However, when done correctly, mediation can create a safe … Continue reading 7 Tips to Make Mediation a Success
In the recent family law case of McCune v Theissen [2019] FCCA 1805, the Court outlined some crucial points about the importance of good communication between separated parents and how a failure to communicate properly could mean shared parenting is not awarded.
Family dispute resolution is a mediation process whereby parties to a family dispute arising from divorce or separation undertake to resolve their issues among themselves, before taking their matter to court. It has a lot of characteristics that you may need to know to understand the process better.
Sadly, a situation all too common on the streets of Victoria in today’s society is being drunk and disorderly. However, the law has often been seen as discriminatory, especially toward indigenous people. In fact, the law itself – in which Victoria is one of the last states set to abolish – was recommended to be … Continue reading Drunk and disorderly offence going from Victorian law
Are you looking for a lawyer to represent you in front of the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court? Shane McClure has over a decade of experience representing individuals in both criminal and civil matters as well as family and personal safety intervention orders and regularly appears at the Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court. If you are charged … Continue reading Bacchus Marsh Magistrates’ Court
Shane McClure regularly appears before the Werribee Magistrates’ Court. Are you looking for a lawyer to represent you in front of the Werribee Magistrates’ Court? Shane McClure has over a decade of experience representing individuals in both criminal and civil matters as well as family and personal safety intervention orders and regularly appears at the … Continue reading Werribee Magistrates’ Court
Often in family disputes or divorce, there can be a whole lot of blame thrown around, as both parties cope and find reasons for the relationship breaking down. In a separation or divorce, a common cause is one of the partners in the relationship being classified as a narcissist or carrying out narcissistic behaviour. While … Continue reading Family Violence – Understanding the characteristics of a Narcissist
Are you looking for a lawyer to represent you in front of the Kyneton Magistrates’ Court? Shane McClure has over a decade of experience representing individuals in both criminal and civil matters as well as family and personal safety intervention orders and regularly appears at the Kyneton Magistrates’ Court. If you are charged with a … Continue reading Kyneton Magistrates’ Court
The New Year is a time for resolutions and for starting afresh. It is the time when family reunions have been held over Christmas and there is goodwill following exchanges of presents from loved ones. Most people are not yet back working the daily grind, so everyone seems a little more relaxed. However, not every … Continue reading Mediation 2020: New Year, New Beginning
An intervention order is an order issued by the Magistrates’ Court to protect a person affected by physical, psychological or material harm, by imposing rules or conditions on how the respondent (alleged defendant) can act towards the applicant or other protected persons. The order can prevent the respondent from harassing, threatening, or intimidating the applicant, … Continue reading What is an Intervention Order?
