Have You Been Charged With A Glassing Offence Or Assault?

An increase in the prevalence of alcohol-fuelled violence and ‘glassing’ has prompted authorities to crackdown on this phenomenon, particularly throughout the holiday periods. This article provides an overview of what is considered a glassing offence and discusses...

Smartphone Apps For Preparing Your Will?

A article published by The Courier-Mail writes about a remarkable set of circumstances where the Supreme Court of Queensland ruled that an electronic typed document made by a deceased person on a ‘notes’ app on his smartphone constituted a valid will. In this...

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...