Joel Thomas in Townsville, Queensland | Divorce & Family Lawyer
Joel Thomas
Locality: Townsville, Queensland
Phone: +61 497 311 890
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25.01.2022 If anyone needs any legal assistance with over the Christmas period, give me a call on 0497 311890. The team at Shades of Gray Lawyers are proud to provide great representation and assistance when you really need it.
25.01.2022 Good result in the Federal Circuit Court today. Settled Parenting matter which had been in court for 12 months. Client is happy with result. If anyone needs some family law advice/ representation, give me a call.
23.01.2022 Q&A I would like to begin the Property Settlement process, but my partner controls all of our finances. How difficult will it be for my lawyer to find out where all of my money is and where it has been invested? It is a common situation where one party to the marriage/ defacto relationship has been the person who has control over the finances. Notwithstanding this, the lawyers for the other party has a number of options to obtain full disclosure for a fair and equitable settl...ement. The discovery process is quite an extensive process in Family Law. This can include interrogatories I.e. a series of questions meant to find out what exists; requests for production and disclosure of documents this is to obtain statements for the each set of bank/trading/ other accounts; and if necessary through cross examination at an interim hearing. Once discovery has been provided, we will go to great lengths to find the information that you are looking for and compel the other side to cooperate. It is very uncommon that one party will be able to hide assets through a property settlement process and there are severe consequences for non-disclosure. If you have a Property Settlement which requires a great outcome, give me a call on 0497 311890.
22.01.2022 I will be appearing in matters in the Cairns Magistrates Court on 4 April 2016. If anyone needs representation, give me a call on 0497 311 890.
21.01.2022 Inspired by Monty Python: What has the European Convention on Human Rights ever done for us? Apart from the right to a fair trial, freedom from slavery, freedom from torture ... Warning: contains strong language.
20.01.2022 Fantastic result in the Cairns Magistrates Court yesterday. Client charged with high range drink driving, BAC .171. Received 6 months licence disqualification, $1500 fine. Client very happy with the result. If you require assistance with any Criminal Law matters, give me a call on 0497 311890.
19.01.2022 Congratulations to the mighty Thrones House - winners of our 2018 Inter House Swimming Carnival. #ACTIVElikeapatsgirl
18.01.2022 Mention in the Magistrates Court today which went well. I have some time tomorrow afternoon if anyone requires legal assistance. 0497311890
15.01.2022 I will be in Charters Towers tomorrow if anyone requires some legal advice or requires representation in Court. I have fond memories of travelling there as a young bloke playing Rugby League whether it be against the Miners, Mount Carmel, or All Souls. I am available on 0497 311 890 and I am happy to travel to you to provide legal assistance.
07.01.2022 Cross Examination troubles!
04.01.2022 NEW CHANGES TO THE FAMILY LAW SYSTEM The Turnbull Government is undertaking a comprehensive review into the family law system since the commencement of the Family Law Act in 1976, paving the way for long term fundamental reform to better meet the needs of modern Australian families. As well, the Government has announced an $80 million funding boost to front line family law and family violence services. This additional investment includes:... $12.7 million to establish Parenting Management Hearings; $10.7 million for additional family consultants to deal with family law cases; $3.4 million for additional domestic violence units; and $55.7 million boost to Community Legal Centres and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services (announced on 24 April 2017). This review will report by the end of 2018 with interim reports to be delivered on key issues, providing a road map to update the system. The Government will also soon release, for public consultation, amendments to the Family Law Act to ensure that victims of family violence are not put in a position where they are personally cross-examined by alleged perpetrators, or required themselves to cross-examine their alleged perpetrator. This follows close collaboration with stakeholders to respond to concerns that family violence victims may experience further trauma from being directly cross-examined. The Turnbull Government will invest $12.7 million to establish Parenting Management Hearings an innovative forum for resolving simpler family law disputes between self-represented litigants. Unlike the traditional system where two opposing sides present their cases, those managing the hearings will run inquiries and gather evidence to inform their decisions. This new approach will be initially rolled out in Parramatta, with a second early site to be identified in consultation with stakeholders. To assist having cases involving vulnerable families dealt with sooner, $10.7 million will be directed to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, the Family Court of Australia and the Family Court of Western Australia to engage more family consultants. Family consultants are qualified social workers and psychologists who specialise in child and family issues after separation or divorce. This will give courts earlier access to independent assessments of family issues, including the best interests of children. The Government is also injecting a further $3.4 million over two years to expand the domestic violence unit pilot, established as part of the Women's Safety Package in September 2015. This new funding will establish up to six new domestic violence units that deliver integrated specialist legal and social support to women experiencing, or at risk of, domestic and family violence.
03.01.2022 The debate over smacking has been reignited by a court's decision to grant a couple custody of their grandson despite their controversial choice of discipline. Latest news: http://bit.ly/7NewsLatest #7News
