Welcome to the first episode of Objectionable Content, where legal opinions are unsolicited and occasionally admissible. Hosts Stipe and Seb from Chamberlains Law Firm kick things off with some post-Origin footy chat before diving into the serious stuff, the Qantas data breach and landmark changes to Australia’s privacy laws. 

From the tort of privacy to the Privacy Act overhaul, this episode blends sharp legal insight with laid-back banter. Whether you're a legal nerd or just here for the laughs, this one's worth a listen.

Corporate Disputes Director, James d'Apice collaborates with Rose Inglis from Rose Tinted Law The Podcast for a talk about developing your legal career, social media marketing, and everything in between. 

Director James d’Apice and Senior Associate Hugh Smith joined Jerome Doraisamy on this episode of The Protégé Podcast. In this episode, ‘What makes a good advocate?’, our team provides valuable insights on the importance of advocacy skills to the professional development of the next generation of lawyers.

This is an exciting collaboration between Lawyers Weekly and our Corporate Disputes Team. Thank you to Lawyers Weekly for this amazing opportunity. You can learn more about this podcast and our collaborators in the link below.

https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/podcast/36168-protege-what-makes-a-good-advocate

In Episode 13, Gillian and Tim are joined by The Happy Family Lawyer, Clarissa Rayward. Clarissa is the principal of the Brisbane Family Law Centre and the mastermind behind The Happy Family Lawyer. Clarissa is an accredited specialist in family law and an independent children's lawyer. She has authored two books and is an incredible mentor to many.

Welcome to I do, I sue – The Family Law Podcast. 

In Episode 13, Gillian and Tim are joined by The Happy Family Lawyer, Clarissa Rayward. Clarissa is the principal of the Brisbane Family Law Centre and the mastermind behind The Happy Family Lawyer. 

Clarissa is an accredited specialist in family law and an independent children's lawyer. She has authored two books and is an incredible mentor to many.  

In this edition of 'I do, I sue', Gillian and Tim sit down with Clarissa to talk about the differences between our respective registries of the Court. They talk about the Court merger and the pathway forward for family law in Australia. 

They also talk about Clarissa's significant contribution to the profession, her creation: The Happy Family Lawyer. They discuss her top tips for surviving stress in the day-to-day antics of lawyering, The Club, The Retreat, The Podcast and everything in between. 

To learn more about Clarissa Rayward: https://www.bflc.com.au/clarissa-rayward/. 

To learn more about The Happy Family Lawyer: https://www.thehappyfamilylawyer.com/.

To learn more about The Club: https://www.happylawyerhappylife.com/theclub-open/. 

To learn more about The Retreat: https://www.happylawyerhappylife.com/theretreat/. 

To learn more about The Podcast:  https://www.thehappyfamilylawyer.com/podcast/.

For more information about our hosts and what they do, head to: www.chamberlains.com.au. 

In Episode 12, Gillian and Tim are sitting down to discuss parenting arrangements for Christmas and the holiday period. 

In this episode, they talk through the different issues to consider when negotiating holiday time for children, discuss standard and not-so-standard arrangements, and share their experience on these highly contentious issues.  

For more information about our hosts and what they do, head to: www.chamberlains.com.au. 

In Episode 11, Gillian and Tim are celebrating Tim's recent achievement, becoming an Accredited Specialist in Family Law. Gill has been an Accredited Specialist since 2013 and now that Tim has achieved specialist accreditation, they sit down to discuss the requirements and assessments that solicitors undertake when sitting for accreditation. They unveil a behind the scenes look at the process, what it means, and what a solicitor has to demonstrate and achieve to receive this accolade.

Specialist Accreditation is a structured peer to peer assessment process enabling legal practitioners to be recognised for their expertise. Each year the Law Society runs the accreditation program for a select number of areas of law. The program consists of meticulous assessments on both legal knowledge and its application in practice. For accreditation to be conferred the candidate must pass all assessments.

To retain their accreditation specialists must demonstrate their commitment to their accreditation through their work and by undertaking additional professional development in their area of accreditation.

Specialist Accreditation is held by less than 5% of the profession in New South Wales. 

To learn more about Specialist Accreditation, head to: https://www.lawsociety.com.au/specialist-accreditation.

For more information about our hosts and what they do, head to: www.chamberlains.com.au. 

In Episode 10, Gillian and Tim are joined by Canadian Family Lawyers Robert Woodward and Darren Schmidt who host the successful 'Divorced and Done' Podcast. (Darren is also a Family Law star on TikTok!)  

In this edition of 'I do, I sue', Gillian and Tim sit down with Rob and Darren to discuss Family Law in Canada and Australia, and realise that although the systems may have differences, the need for constructive and amicable approaches to the resolution of family law issues is the same across continents.  

Don't forget to check out the 'Divorced and Done' podcast too which, although based in Canada, has great information that can be applied in any Family Law situation. 

To learn more about Robert Woodward: https://ellislegalgroup.com/.

To learn more about Darren Schmidt: www.kidston.ca.

To learn more about 'Divorced and Done': https://anchor.fm/divorceddone.

For more information about our hosts and what they do, head to: www.chamberlains.com.au. 

In Episode 9, Gillian and Tim are joined by expert, David Chappel. David's expertise lies in the assessment of the technical environment to provide solutions that enable the ability for people and businesses alike to achieve their goals and resolve their technological challenges. 

In this edition of 'I do, I sue', Gillian and Tim sit down with David to discuss cyber security considerations within the context of a family law matter. They talk about the risks associated with an online presence and strategies you can adopt to protect your online security. In addition, they delve into the complexities of computer security and discuss the benefit of taking a proactive approach as opposed to a reactive approach.  

To learn more about David Chappel and DBT Technologies, visit: https://www.dbtechnologies.com.au/. 

For more information about our hosts and what they do, head to: www.chamberlains.com.au. 

In Episode 8, Gillian and Tim are joined by mortgage broker extraordinaire, Amy Small. 

Amy is the principal of Small Local Brokers. Amy has worked in the finance industry for 12 years and has numerous accolades to show for her dedication and consistent hard work, achieving great outcomes for her clients.  

Gillian and Tim sit down with Amy to discuss the role of a mortgage broker within the context of separation and a Family Law matter. They discuss the mortgage/refinance process, new schemes to assist consumers getting into the housing market, getting organised and how to 'get your ducks in a row' to make the process as stress free and seamless as possible. 

To learn more about Small Local Brokers: https://www.smalllocalbrokers.com.au.

To learn more about the Family Home Guarantee and home buying incentives from the Australian Government, head to: https://www.nhfic.gov.au/. 

For more information about our hosts and what they do, head to: www.chamberlains.com.au. 

In Episode 7, Gillian and Tim are joined by former Justice of the Family Court of Australia, The Honourable Colin Forrest SC. 

In this episode, we discuss domestic relocation and international relocation within the context of a Family Law matter. Furthermore, we discuss Hague Convention matters and Colin gives his hot tips for legal practitioners working in the Family Law jurisdiction.  

Colin graduated from the University of New South Wales in 1986 with degrees in Arts and Law. In 1987, Colin worked as the Legal Associate to Justice Michael Kirby, then President of the New South Wales Court of Appeal. Colin was admitted to the NSW Bar that same year. In 1988, Colin spent two years working as an employed solicitor and in 1990, Colin was called to the Queensland Bar where he established a practice specialising in family law and succession law. 

In the 1990’s, Colin spent several years as a part-time member of the Commonwealth Social Security Appeals Tribunal. Colin was later appointed as a part-time member of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Tribunal and, when that Tribunal became part of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Colin became a sessional member of QCAT.

In 2010, Colin was appointed Senior Counsel. 

Between 2011 and 2021, Colin was a Judge in the trial division of the Family Court of Australia, based in the Brisbane Registry. In that time, Colin was the Case Management Judge of the Brisbane Registry and was a member of the Chief Justice’s Policy Advisory Committee and as the Family Court’s representative on the combined federal courts’ Children’s Committee. In his time at the court, Colin published over 500 written judgments and on occasion, sat with the Appeal Division on the Full Court of the Family Court of Australia. 

To learn more about The Honourable Colin Forrest, head to: https://www.familylawchambers.com.au/barrister/the-hon-colin-forrest-sc/. 

For more information about our hosts and what they do, head to: www.chamberlains.com.au.