Adult Child Maintenance: Special Needs Children (section 66L)

Howard J of the Brisbane Registry of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia considered the plight of “X” who was born in 1992 and suffers from significant disabilities, such that he requires 24 hour care. This young adult is unable to function on his own or without a...

Alleged Lovers Contesting The Estate Against The Children

An article in The Courier-Mail highlights an increasing trend in estate litigation where alleged lovers of a deceased make claims against the estate for provision. The article suggests the need for adult children hiring their own investigators in an attempt to fight...

Criminal Laws (Part 1): A Loss Of Everyone’s Rights

The Queensland State Government has passed the Vicious Lawless Association Disestablishment Act 2013 (“the Act“) which has the potential to have far reaching consequences on every individual and group, not just bikies. Under the Act harsh penalties are applied to any...