In recent years, the global debate surrounding the safety of immunisations and the potential risks of certain vaccines has been prominent in the media. The conversation has been heightened not only by medical and scientific communities but also by vocal politicians,...
If you are going through a divorce and property settlement litigation or any other family law matter, it is crucial to seek expert legal assistance. Rowan Skinner is a Melbourne divorce lawyer and Accredited Family Law Specialist with over 30 years of experience....
The Australian Law Reform Commission recently published its Review of the Family Law System and made recommendations to simplify and clarify provisions dealing with property settlements under Australian legislation. In New Zealand, the Family Court usually orders that...
It is not an uncommon scenario where one party to a marriage, often the Wife, dedicates themselves predominantly to parenting and homemaking duties while the other party develops and advances their career. In circumstances such as this, the party who has developed...
In 2011, a Melbourne same-sex couple conceived a child after their mutual friend donated his sperm to them. The parties all signed a Sperm Donor Agreement prior to conception but difficulties arose once the child was born and the sperm donor requested to have a...
The lake tragedy at Wyndham Vale: How mental illness affects sentencing Victorian prosecutors have now sought a High Court appeal of the decision by the Victorian Supreme Court to cut the sentence of a Mother who pleaded guilty to the murders of her children. In April...
