As lawyers are we content with the perception of the profession, with the common derogatory jokes that are bandied around, such as: “When do you know a lawyer is telling the truth? When his lips are shut.” … [Read more...]
5 Issues That Arise in an IVF Matter
A new “low cost” IVF medical facility in Sydney CBD has commenced operation. With easier and less costly access to IVF, IVF will become more commonplace in the family law arena. IVF, surrogacy, gender dysphoria (children under 18) and transgender will require practitioners to have at least a basic understanding of how to run matters involving such issues. … [Read more...]
7 Factors That Must Be Considered Prior to Drafting a BFA
Since 2000, couples have been able to enter into an agreement which binds some or all of their financial aspects in respect to the relationship and therefore distinguish the jurisdiction of the Courts to make Orders under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). This has been available to de facto couples (regardless of gender) since 2009. … [Read more...]
Do solicitors need to disclose a barristers cost/fee agreement to the client?
After having some very unpleasant and unprofessional experiences in relation to the payment of my fees, I wondered how many other Solicitors brief and pay Barristers according to their own “rules” and not according to the Solicitors professional ethical obligations found in the Legal Profession Act 2004 (NSW) or the NSW Professional Conduct and Practice Rules 2013 (“Solicitors Rules”)? Do you know what are solicitors ethical obligations in respect to Barristers? … [Read more...]
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