Domestic Violence – Thrive Beyond Divorce Podcast Episode 3
- April 22, 2020
- Jennifer Hetherington
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In this episode, Chrissy Leontios, Specialist Domestic Violence and Family Lawyer, talks with Jennifer Hetherington about the increased risk factors during COVID19, options available for victims to find help or escape an abusive relationship. They also talk about how family,…
Domestic Violence Orders – the impact of COVID-19 Coronavirus
- March 22, 2020
- Jennifer Hetherington
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Last week, we predicted that domestic violence would increase as a result of COVID-19 Coronavirus. The Chief Justice of the Family Law Courts has come out saying that the Courts must stay open because of the likelihood of a Coronavirus…
Divorce, Babies and Domestic Violence – the unexpected consequences of novel Coronavirus
- March 17, 2020
- Jennifer Hetherington
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Whilst everyone is already taking stock of the economic impacts of the novel coronavirus (COVID19), we need to be aware of the impact on relationships. There is plenty of banter on social media about how to cope being at home…
Family Law – My Health Record safety concerns
- January 23, 2019
- Jennifer Hetherington
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Family Law. My Health Record. If you have a family law matter and you haven’t opted out of My Health Record, you might want to think about doing so. What is My Health Record? My Health Record is a database…
LGBTIQ Domestic Violence – Queensland Government applauded for taking action
- December 18, 2018
- Jennifer Hetherington
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A positive move by the Queensland Government in 2018 to tackle domestic and family violence in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer LGBTIQ community was welcomed by Brisbane Family Lawyer with Hetherington Family Law, Corey Washbourne, who…
Domestic Violence – the conversation we need to have
- August 3, 2018
- Jennifer Hetherington
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Today, our office has been contacted many times with people expressing their thanks. Thanks, for our principal Jennifer Hetherington speaking out about domestic violence and the recent matters that have come to light in the media. As reported in the…
Who is the best family lawyer in Brisbane?
- July 31, 2017
- Jennifer Hetherington
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If you are getting divorced, you naturally want the best family lawyer on your case. But how do you choose? If you search “Best Family Lawyer in Brisbane” it will bring up all the people who have convinced the internet…
1842 reasons not to text your ex
- January 12, 2017
- Jennifer Hetherington
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Late last year, I wrote a blog post warning of the dangers of using social media to attack your ex and the impact that it could have on your family law custody and parenting case. I also warned of the…
Facebook and Family Law
- November 17, 2016
- Jennifer Hetherington
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Social media in family law is a minefield Earlier this week it was reported that a father, who was unable to locate the mother to serve family law documents, was granted an order to serve her via Facebook Messenger. Use…