family-law Blog
There are few things more heartbreaking than discovering a loved one is the victim of domestic violence. The root causes and damaging effects of abuse - emotional or physical - can be complicated and deep. As many people are already aware, it's not a simple matter of pointing out that they're in an abusive relationship and should leave. Here are some steps you can take.
Understand the Dynamic
One of the difficulties with helping someone in an abusive relationship is understanding what the abuser is really accomplishing and why the victim doesn't just pack up and leave. You need to understand...
Domestic violence and family law: what can I do for my children?
It is every parent’s duty to provide the best upbringing possible for their own children. No child should ever have to experience or witness abuse, but keeping young ones protected can be a hard...
The Better Living Report - Episode 2
In this months episode of the Better Living Report, we talk to Lachlan Anderson from Discover Wealth about the role financial advisers can play in the settlement process.
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Is domestic violence only physical?
When many people think of domestic violence, their mind immediately goes to the Hollywood stereotype of a brutish man being violent towards his wife. Although physical violence is the biggest...
Domestic violence: what to do if your child is in an abusive relationship
There’s no love stronger than the one a parent feels for their child, so facing the possibility of your child experiencing any kind of abuse is distressing.
The Better Living Report - Episode 1
For our first episode of the Better Living Report, we talk to Amelia Brayley our Family Law Solicitor here at East Coast, about some of the common questions asked by our clients going through a...
Family violence and Family Dispute Resolution: what is it and do I need it?
Divorce and separation can be a difficult time, especially if children are involved.
Family violence and children: Common questions answered
Domestic violence (DV) presents so many challenges because it often hides inside a seemingly blissful family portrait. Victims often feel conflicting emotions, since this violence comes from...
Common family law questions answered by Senior Solicitor - Vicki Andrews
Vicki Andrews joined the East Coast Law team in 2015 as a family law expert with close to three decades’ experience in Sydney.
Parenting agreements: what to include and not include
If you are separating or getting divorced and you have children, it is important that you and the child's other parent agree on parenting arrangements. To make sure that everyone is on the same...
