Case Studies

TGB's Wendy Barry and Melissa Knoll write about the importance of formally finalising property settlements, after a recent matter where a settlement occurred 26 years after divorce. 

Morry Bailes comments on the famous Liebeck V McDonald's coffee spill case, after it was revealed that an Adelaide woman is suing McDonald's in similar circumstances.

In The Advertiser's SA Weekend magazine, a TGB client's nine year court battle after a motor accident, and his on-going mental health challenges.

“Nominal defendant” motor accident compensation claims, and a case study of a matter that recently went to trial.

TGB's Mal Byrne says Good Samaritans are protected by South Australian law.

Adelaide family and divorce lawyer Sarah Bell writes about the role of the Hague Convention in international child abduction cases.

TGB's Jane Miller analyses the High Court case of Stanford and Stanford, where it was confirmed that the Family Court can make orders for property settlement and spousal maintenance for couples who are still married.

The laws that cover wrongful birth and unplanned pregnancy may be controversial but are here to stay, writes TGB's Mal Byrne.

Adelaide lawyer Richard Yates says If you’ve been fined for driving through a red light and think you have an excuse, you probably don’t.

Adelaide lawyer Richard Yates looks at what the law says about how long is too long for parents to leave their children unattended.