Reality TV is a controversial issue and one which even divides the team here at Berryman Partners. Whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em, shows such ...
Making promises out of your Estate. Can they be followed through even when you don’t update your will?
The short answer is yes, as the recent case of Moore v Aubusson heard in the Supreme Court of New South Wales highlights. In this case, an elderly lad...
I’m separating from my partner. What should I do next?
A separation is an extremely difficult time for all parties involved. There are so many questions that you might have, including: Where do I live? Wha...
Can I give up my role as executor?
Being appointed as the executor of someone’s estate is a very important role. An executor is required to arrange the funeral of the deceased, obtain...
Smartphone recordings as evidence in family law proceedings
A survey conducted by the Australian Institute of Criminology has reported a 53% increase in the frequency and severity of domestic violence since the...
How do I prove my ex and I are separated under one roof?
When a couple separates, one of the first considerations are usually living circumstances moving forward. In 2017, the Department of Human Services re...
Can social media posts be used as evidence in the family law courts?
Increasingly, people are living their lives on their chosen social media platform, be it Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Given that many people choose...
Mother held to have breached parenting orders for withholding children from father during COVID-19 pandemic
One of the most common questions we have received throughout the year in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic has been “am I able to withhold my childr...
An Enduring Guardianship – an important document for the young and the ageing
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us all how quickly normal life can change. This year we have seen people of all ages, who were otherwise leading heal...
Parenting Arrangements in Christmas School Holidays
With the Christmas school holidays fast approaching, it can often be a tense period for separated families when they must decide how much time the chi...