Domestic and Family Violence: 11 Hidden Forms You Need to Know
More Than Just Physical Abuse Many people think of domestic violence as physical abuse, but the reality is far more complex. Domestic and family violence is a pattern of behaviours used by one person to gain power and control over another. These behaviours can be subtle or overt, increasing in intensity over time. Victims often […]
Recognising Coercive Control
Could Your Behaviour Be Coercive Control? “You don’t need to go out. We always have the best time together.”“I don’t like your friends. They turn you against me.”“I saw you liked that guy’s post. What’s going on?” Liam believed he was just being protective. He loved Sarah and thought caring meant knowing where she was […]
TPD Claims After Chronic Illness: Sarah’s Story
Sarah, a 42-year-old accountant, had built a thriving career. But everything changed after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS). As her symptoms worsened, impacting mobility and cognition, continuing in her high-pressure role became impossible. Her condition led her to consider making a TPD claim to regain financial stability. Understanding the Challenges of Living with Multiple […]
Putting Children First During Separation
Separation and divorce are significant life changes, and when children are involved, the stakes are even higher. While it’s natural for parents to feel stress during this time, research shows that ongoing conflict between parents can have lasting negative effects on children’s emotional well-being and development. At Kennedy Spanner Lawyers, we believe there’s a better […]
Accessing Your TPD Superannuation Insurance: A Practical Guide for Working Families
If you’re part of a busy working family, you know how important it is to have a financial safety net. Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance, often included in superannuation accounts, is designed to provide financial relief if you’re injured or ill and unable to work. But accessing your TPD benefits can feel daunting, especially […]
COVID-19 – What You Need to Know as Separated Parents
The current COVID-19 Pandemic is placing additional pressures and stresses on separated families. During this uncertain time, it is imperative that parents place the best interests of their children ahead of conflict with their former spouse. A lot of children may experience anxiety about the changing world we are living in and heightened conflict between […]
Protecting Your Future
New relationships can make us feel “all loved up” and whilst the excitement of that feeling is one to soak up there are a few practical things to consider to make things smoother for those you love should there be some bumps in the road. Brian is divorced and in his 60s and was lucky […]
Catherine Cheek Joins Our Team
Welcome to Catherine Cheek! Catherine has been practising as a solicitor since 1991 and is dedicated to assisting people through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Mrs Cheek is a former president of the Downs and South Western Queensland Law Association and has been a committee member of that organisation for the […]
I’m Pleading Guilty To A Crime, But I Don’t Want My Name In The Media
You are thinking about pleading guilty to a crime but you don’t want anyone to know, especially your boss (or wife/husband). So what can you do about it? Without legal representation, unfortunately, very little. While this is not the answer that you likely want to hear, it is unfortunately the truth. In our criminal justice […]
We Can Still Assist With Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney
Getting Your Affairs In Order As we, along with everyone else, navigate this unprecedented time we have noticed that over the last few days the number of enquiries about Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney have increased. Whether you don’t have a Will, or whether you just wish to make sure your Will is up […]