By Jamie Doward Libel case over the Sun’s claim that star abused his ex-wife Amber Heard opens this week The fusty confines of London’s high court get the Hollywood treatment this week when it considers a blockbuster libel action and…
on Law Reportwith Damien Carrick The Covid-19 crisis has transformed our family law courts. In response to a surge in disputes over parenting plans, the Family Law Courts created a Covid-19 List to hear urgent cases using Microsoft Teams. And this is…
By AAP Counselling and support for West Australians experiencing domestic violence is being cut as the State Government negotiates its contracts, support providers say. Relationships Australia WA says organisations such as theirs are being offered no extra funding, and in…
By Michael Avery In Shawano, Wisconsin there’s a new law that takes aim not just at bullies, but the parents of bullies. They believe the parents should be held accountable for their child’s behavior, and if the child is engaged…
By Sam Hussey A Kansas man has asked an Iowa judge to let him engage in a sword fight with his ex-wife and her attorney so that he can “rend their souls” from their bodies. David Ostrom, 40, of Paola,…
By Rhiannon Shine With people being encouraged to observe social distancing and isolation during the coronavirus outbreak, family lawyers are being asked how best to manage shared custody arrangements. Legal Aid NSW family law director Kylie Beckhouse said common questions…
By Emily Clark and Heidi Davoren Australian children are being placed in harm’s way by the legal structure designed to determine their best interests — the family law system. James* says the earliest memories of his childhood involve being sexually…
By Elizabeth Byrne A man who donated his sperm to a friend with the belief he could play a role in the child's life has wona High Court fight sparked by the mother's decision to move to New Zealand with their…
By Caroline Schelle A Melbourne childcare worker scammed more than $91,000 in welfare benefits but a court has heard that it's a mystery how she spent the money. Single mother-of-two Ikraam Mohamud admitted taking cash from Centrelink while working at…