

Threatening a Pet Can Be Intimidation
He said he'd rather kill the puppy than hand it over — and argued that wasn't a threat. A NSW District Court appeal explains why the law disagreed.
3 hours ago


Litigation Guardians in Family Law
Court proceedings assume both sides can give instructions to their lawyers. But what if one party can't? Two recent family law decisions show how the litigation guardian system works — and what happens when nobody can step into the role.
6 days ago


Two Relationships, One Pool of Assets: Who Gets What?
One man. Two former de facto partners. One pool of money left over from a house sale — and both women claiming a share of it. A 2026 Federal Circuit and Family Court decision shows how the court untangles consecutive relationships in a single hearing, and why the new family violence property rules changed the outcome.
Jul 22


Police Took Your Phone. Can They Search It — and Do You Have to Unlock It?
NSW police can seize your phone, but seizing it is not the same as reading it or forcing you to unlock it. Know your rights, passcodes and Digital Evidence Access Orders.
Jul 15



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