Do I Need a Cohabitation Agreement in Australia? If you are considering marriage or are in a long-term de facto relationship, it is important to understand your legal options which can help you secure your financial future. While no one intends f…
Family Court to Merge With Federal Circuit Court in Devastating Decision In a decision that has devastated us and legal practitioners across Australia, the government passed a bill through Senate on Wednesday which means the Family Court will now merge with the Federal Cir…
Coercive Control is a Form of Domestic Violence, So Why isn’t it Illegal in Australia? There are an increasing number of people nationwide calling for coercive control to be criminalised in Australia. As it stands today, coercive control is dealt with by civil law in Australia, but a bi…
What Happens to My Superannuation If I Divorce or Separate? Going through a divorce or separation can be a challenging process, particularly when the emotional stress of separating is combined with the legal and financial concerns of dividing assets and pr…
Parenting Arrangements: Can a Child Decide Which Parent to Live With? Going through a divorce or separation and determining parenting arrangements is a difficult time for families, and the breakdown of a relationship has the potential to seriously impact any children in…
Our Guide to Establishing a Pre-nuptial Agreement No one intends for their marriage or de facto relationship to eventually break down, but the reality is that one in three Australian marriages end in divorce. Considering this, the creation of a pre-n…
Katherine Smallshaw named Associate at Pullos Lawyers Congratulations to Katherine Smallshaw, now an Associate at Pullos Lawyers! Katherine is a skilled and strategic family lawyer whose approach to all legal matters garners the respect of her colleague…
Jessica Craddock named Senior Associate at Pullos Lawyers Jessica Craddock has been named Senior Associate at Pullos Lawyers! Over the last 3 years, Jess has become an integral part of the Pullos Lawyers team. Her dedication and loyalty to her clients has…
Kristy Haranas named Director at Pullos Lawyers Congratulations to Kristy Haranas on being named Director at Pullos Lawyers! Kristy embodies the ethos and approach to law that has made Pullos Lawyers one of the country’s leading boutique Famil…
Innovative Lighthouse Project Launched to Better Support Vulnerable families in Family Law Disputes The Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia have launched a brand new initiative designed to improve the safety of at-risk families involved in family law disputes. Launched by Chie…
Christmas is a Time When We See a Spike in Domestic Violence Christmas. For most people, the holiday period is a time of joy and celebration, particularly given the strain that 2020 has brought. But for others, it’s a time when stress and fear is at an all-t…
Separation or Divorce and Business Ownership: What Are Your Rights? If you or your partner own a business and are are considering separation or divorce, questions around business ownership are likely to arise. In addition, there can be a number of challenges to naviga…
