We all love our pets (especially us). But where do they go in a relationship breakdown? It’s common for people to ask the Court to treat their pets like children when it comes to making Orders. However, there are currently no processes for determining who keeps ownership of the family pets. …
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Business (almost) as usual at Scarf Family Law – a Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
We would like to acknowledge the significant impact the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on individuals, communities and businesses across our daily life in Australia and indeed the world. Our thoughts go out to those directly impacted by the crisis. We take this opportunity to let you know that, …
DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE IN THE WAKE OF COVID-19
1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual assault, or both, perpetrated by someone they know. At least 1 woman a week is killed by a partner or former partner in Australia. Police attend call-outs about domestic and family violence on average, once every 2 minutes in Australia. Of those women who …
