TWC Lawyers Qld

Family DV Reform, or Eroding Basic Rights? QLD govt announced, with some fanfare, its great delight at passing another series of law reforms in the... more

We have sold and vacated our Southport office, and we are moving to our new Southport location from 1 January 2026. Please note the new office is b... more

The TWC Lawyers 2025 Christmas party was a chance for all staff to come together and reflect the year that was. It was also a chance for all to rel... more

Police Protection Notice (PPN), Domestic Violence Orders (DVO) & Family Law Can a final DVO or PPN impact my family law proceedings? The simple ... more

What’s the Difference between Murder & Manslaughter? - For a murder charge to be made, Police generally need to establish the accused had an intent... more

What Is a Committal Hearing? - Serious offences in QLD are heard in the District & Supreme Courts. However, all such matters must first pass throug... more

Your Rights in Relation to a Search Warrant 1. See the Warrant - Always ask to see the search warrant. Check the following details: Your address i... more

The Obvious Need to Protect People from Domestic Violence Let's start by stating what nearly every human being in Western society believes: violenc... more

Restrained from “Coercive Control” Despite No Guilty Finding Imagine this. You are charged with “coercive control” in QLD. To defend that charge, ... more

By Natalie Tuson - Senior Associate Family law Navigating the complexities of family law can be challenging, especially when it comes to property ... more

Economic Abuse as Domestic Violence - Just in case you haven’t read our earlier articles (though we recommend it): 1.Queensland is introducing a ne... more

Careless Driving Offences in QLD - driving a motor vehicle requires a person to pay a certain amount of attention, suitable to the speed & conditio... more

By Natalie Tuson - Senior Associate Family law Navigating the complexities of family law can be challenging, especially when it comes to property s... more

What’s the Difference between Murder and Manslaughter? To get to a murder charge, the Police generally need to establish the following core facts... more

Need help understanding “DV” and Coercive Laws in QLD? Establishing that there has been more than 1 incident of “DV” is an essential part of deter... more

Need help understanding “DV” and Coercive Laws in QLD? Establishing that there has been more than 1 incident of “domestic violence” is an essential part of determining whether a “coercive control offence” has been committed. First, domestic viol... more

Need help understanding “DV” and Coercive Control Laws in QLD? Establishing that there has been more than 1 incident of “domestic violence” is an essential part of determining whether a “coercive control offence” has been committed. First, domes... more

Need help understanding “Domestic Violence” and Coercive Control Laws in QLD? Establishing that there has been more than 1 incident of “domestic v... more

Need help with “Domestic Violence” and Coercive Control Laws in QLD? Establishing that there has been more than 1 incident of “domestic violence” ... more

What is “Domestic Violence” under the Coercive Control Laws in QLD? Establishing that there has been more than 1 incident of “domestic violence” i... more

In 2023, the Queensland Government proudly introduced and passed legislation designed to criminalise behaviour in intimate personal relationships k... more

What’s the Difference between Murder and Manslaughter? To get to a murder charge, the Police generally need to establish the following core facts... more

What Happens to Pets in Separation? Other than deciding on parenting arrangements for children, what happens to the family pet if spouses separate... more

WHEN TO APPLY FOR BAIL In QLD, a person who has been arrested and charged with a criminal offense may be eligible for bail. Bail is a court order ... more

Does Pleading Guilty Reduce your Sentence? If you have been charged with an offence, you are going to have a decision to make: do you plead guilty... more

n QLD, you don't need a license to own a gel blaster, but you do need a "reasonable excuse" like being a member of a recreational association or a ... more

Can you Consent to being Assaulted? The definition of assault is when a person who strikes, touches, or moves, or otherwise applies force of any k... more

Are Men unfairly treated by the Court in Parenting Matters? By Bianca McDuff - Senior Lawyer Having practised in Family Law for several years, I h... more

In QLD, drink & drug driving offences are taken seriously & are subject to strict penalties. The laws regarding drink and drug driving are outlined... more

WHEN TO APPLY FOR BAIL In QLD, a person who has been arrested and charged with a criminal offense may be eligible for bail. Bail is a court order ... more

When to apply for Bail In QLD, a person who has been arrested and charged with a criminal offense may be eligible for bail. Bail is a court order t... more

"Are you navigating family law proceedings in Australia? It can be a challenging and emotional process, but you don't have to go through it alone. ... more

5 Points to consider before Family Law Mediation - Family law mediation is a significant event in the course of separation. While it could take pla... more

TWC Lawyers - Welcome Bianca McDuff to our Family Law Division. Bianca is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland since 2015 an... more

TWC Lawyers - Welcome Bianca McDuff to our Family Law Division. Bianca is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland since 2015 an... more

TWC Lawyers - Welcome Bianca McDuff to our Family Law Division. Bianca is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland since 2015 an... more

Will You Have to Go to Court for Low Range Drink Driving? Yes, a low range drink driving charge is going to involve a trip to Court. Because of th... more

Common Assault in Queensland. The term "common assault" covers a range of potential acts and incidents that might occur. What is Common Assault ? -... more

Purpose of the Proceeds of Crime Laws are to: Remove financial gain from criminal activity; Serve as a deterrent to committing crimes; and Help tra... more

Wilful Damage Wilful damage is one of the most commonly reported crime in Australia. What is Wilful Damage? Wilful damage is someone “wilfully/unl... more

What Is Public Nuisance? -S6 of the summary offences act describes the offence as being when a person behaves in a disorderly, offensive, threateni... more

A prenup (called a “binding financial agreement” in Australia) is the only way a party in a relationship can seek to protect their assets in the ev... more

New editions of the Contract for Houses and Residential Land (17th ed) & Contract for Residential Lots in a Community Title Scheme (13th ed) are no... more

Georgia Austin  - Associate LLB, BBA, GradDip LP Georgia is admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and practises predominantly... more

Ebony Barry Legal Secretary LLB (Hons), BBus (Management) Ebony graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor ... more

7 Key Areas of Due Diligence/ Buying a Business 1. Court Actions- A business involved in litigation is not, by itself, an item of concern. What mat... more

The Brand New Family Court Experience… What’s Changed? FAMILY LAW / BY TWC LAWYERS - Southport & Brisbane CBD Of the many complaints levelled at ... more

Gabby King Graduate Lawyer Gabrielle (Gabby)  King BA (Griffith University) Gabby graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Crimino... more

Michelle Landon Legal Secretary BA (Southern Cross University) Michelle has previously completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science and Masters... more

Common Assault in Queensland. The term "common assault" covers a range of potential acts and incidents that might occur. What is Common Assault ? -... more

Common Assault in Queensland. The term "common assault" covers a range of potential acts and incidents that might occur. What is Common Assault ? -... more

What is Grievous Bodily Harm? GBH is one of the more serious charges that criminal lawyers deal with which can be laid against a person. It is appl... more

TWC Lawyers - Welcome Natalie Tuson to our Family Law Division Experience Natalie has experience in all areas of Family Law including parenting di... more

Charge Trafficking in Dangerous Drugs (Cannabis), Possessing a Dangerous Drug (Cannabis), Possessing things (bags, grinder, foil, scales and mobile... more

Assault occasioning bodily harm is a serious criminal charge. AOBH is where someone: unlawfully assaults another person; and causes an injury to th... more

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