Another Successful Annual Event in Denouncing Domestic Violence Denial The Team at Gowland Legal, led by our Principal Solicitor Lyndal Gowland, are delighted to announce the success of the 3rd Inaugural Gowland Awards in 2018.   On Monday 26 November, the stage...

It is important for those who have suffered domestic violence to know their rights when it comes to their tenancy agreement. People can feel they are ‘locked down’ to their rental property, and may use this as a reason for staying with a perpetrator of domestic...

Do you shop online? Do you know your rights? Australians spend more than $11 billion every year on online retail, yet an alarmingly high proportion of consumers are not aware of their basic online shopping rights, and what methods of recourse they can take when...

Whether you are considering separating from your partner or your relationship has come to an end, there is no doubt that this is a difficult time. Taking a few moments to stop, breathe and think can help you to make better decisions during the initial stages of the...

We’ve all heard these words thrown around before… “Go get a Will” or “Have you got an Advance Care Directive in place?” But what estate planning document actually does what? Here is our quick guide to estate planning documents. Will A Will is a...

Pets can be at the heart of domestic violence cases. Often perpetrators of domestic violence will prevent partners and children from leaving the home by threatening to harm the family pets. Victims can often feel they have no choice but to stay in violent...

The Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) are conducting a new study to find out how family law services can best help children when their parents separate. They would like to talk to young people aged 10-17 years and a parent about their experiences. As a...

Why should I pay a solicitor to write my will when I can do it myself for $30 with a DIY will kit?” – the Famous Last Words of Poor Schmuck Buck*. We’ve often heard these words uttered before; at the post office, family gatherings, funerals – you name it! As lawyers,...

ACON's Safe Place Program allows participating businesses to demonstrate that they’re welcoming, supportive and actively engaged with LGBTI communities. Gowland Legal is so proud to have been a member of this program for two, going on three, years and will continue to...

Having a child can be one of the most exciting times in your life. It is almost as if the gravity in the world shifts when your baby is born. It is definitely a time in which you may think about how fragile life is and consider what would happen to your loved ones...