Personal Injury The Marist Brothers Historical Abuse at St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill Over 50 years ago, a Sydney court convicted and sentenced Brother John Patrick O’Brien for his crimes against boys at St Joseph’s College.
Personal Injury Seeking Justice for Survivors: The Case of Father Perrett and the Armidale Diocese Father Perrett’s first conviction in 1996 for child sexual abuse underscored a systemic failure to protect the innocent. With over 100 charges pending, his death in 2020 halted further legal action, leaving many victims without the closure of a trial.
Personal Injury Seeking Justice for Survivors of Historical Abuse at Brighton Grammar Between 2003 and 2008, Cameron Tweeddale Smith, a former employee at Brighton Grammar School in Melbourne, was accused of abusing his position to harm students. These allegations, which resulted in legal charges, underline the gravity of the betrayal and the need for institutional accountability.
Family Law and Divorce Unequal Partners? Financial Abuse and Divorce in NSW Financial abuse is a form of domestic violence that can significantly impact family law matters, including divorce and separation, in Australia. It involves controlling a person’s ability to acquire, use, and maintain financial resources, thereby trapping the victim in a situation of dependency and undermining their autonomy.
Employment Law A Shift Towards Employee and Union Empowerment Under new Industrial Relations laws, the determination of whether a worker qualifies as an “employee” hinges on the real substance and practical reality of the relationship between the involved parties.
Personal Injury Historical Child Abuse at Ballarat & Queens Anglican Grammar – A Call for Witnesses Koffels are seeking former students from Ballarat & Queens who may have information about historical child sexual abuse incidents between 1985 and 1995.
Personal Injury What Can You Do If Your Abuser Is Dead? Compensation In Australian Law In cases where the perpetrator of child abuse is dead, the path to legal redress is fraught with challenges and requires a nuanced approach – but the path does exist.
Family Law and Divorce Family Provision in Contested Wills: A Guide to NSW Law Family provision is a legal recourse designed to ensure that adequate provision is made from a deceased person’s estate for the maintenance, education, or advancement in life of eligible individuals. These claims are particularly relevant in cases where a will does not adequately provide for certain family members or dependents, raising questions of fairness and rightful entitlements.
Family Law and Divorce 6 Reasons to Contest A Will in NSW A guide to the most common reasons for challenging a will, covering Capacity, Coercion, Improper Execution and Family Provision and more.