When securing the services of a criminal lawyer in Australia many people are unsure of what to expect from them, and what they have a right to expect. Law is a highly paid profession, so clients definitely have a reasonable expectation that their lawyer will do their...
If you are going through a separation or divorce and there are children involved, it is important to be aware of how the Australian family law applies to your situation and what the custody rights for mothers are. The Family Law Act 1975 makes no assumptions around...
Under Australian law, divorce is the process by which a legal marriage comes to an end and parties are free to pursue another marriage if they want to. Attempting to remarry while divorce proceedings are still ongoing constitutes an illegal act of bigamy. The only...
When a marital or de-facto relationship breaks down, it’s understandably a highly emotional and stressful time for both parties. When issues like infidelity, domestic abuse and drug addiction get thrown into the mix, these issues can become particularly vitriolic and...
Another O’Sullivan Legal client receives a non-conviction with a Guilty Plea – Today another client of criminal lawyer David Mewett received a non-conviction in the local court. This sentencing outcome did not affect the client’s government employment and provided...
As set out in the Family Law Act (1975), a married or de facto spouse is able to claim spousal maintenance post separation. It is payable provided that there is proof of a substantial difference in the personal incomes of both parties at the time of separation. If it...
