Case History

A list of the involvement of Ebejer & Associates Lawyers in high profile and published cases

Parenting – undefended hearing
  • BERGMAN & NIXON – (No.2) [2019] FCCA 1778
Parenting – best interests of the child
  • RAMA & DACE – [2019] FCCA 3733
Independent Children’s Lawyer – apprehended bias
  • HOGARTH & SCRIVENS – [2018] FCCA 3754
High Conflict Parents – impact on mother’s parenting capacity
  • HOGARTH & SCRIVENS – (No.2) [2020] FCCA 377
Change of residence (with whom a child lives)
  • RALTON & RALTON – [2016] FCCA 1832
Property cases
  • CORNALL & CORNALL – [2015] FamCAFC 194
Property – contributions
  • MELVIN & MELVIN – [2018] FCCA 1847
Property – failure to provide full and frank disclosure
  • ADANTI & COLI – [2018] FamCA 555
Relocation
  • PEARCE & MUNRO & ANOR – [2017] FCCA 612
International relocation
  • RAYNE & ZAHAWI – [2015] FamCA 1003
  • ZAHAWI & RAYNE – [2016] FamCAFC 90
  • JATASRA & KHOSLA – [2016] FamCA 865
  • TRIESTE & NETTLES – [2017] FamCA 483
  • TRIESTE & NETTLES – (No.2) [2017] FamCA 577
Nullity – divorce – declaration of invalid marriage
  • LIU & WU – [2014] FamCA 1011
Recovery order
  • VERRELL & TEAGUE – [2018] FCCA 1861
  • TEAGUE & VERRELL – (No.2) [2018] FCCA 3849
No time with parent
  • SANDFORD & SANDFORD – [2015] FCCA 3068
  • LANGDON & WATERHOUSE – [2018] FamCA 332
Parent overseas ordered to appear in person; parent and children on watch list
  • ADANTI & COLI – [2017] FamCA 442
  • ADANTI & COLI – (No.3) [2017] FamCA 1151
International Child abduction (non-hague country); contempt of court; child support; spousal maintenance; is it in the best interest of child to spend time with a parent; appeals
  • MILLAR & OAKLEY – [2016] FCCA 1283
  • OAKLEY & MILLAR – [2017] FamCA 513
  • MILLAR & OAKLEY – (No.2) [2018] FamCA 48
  • MILLAR & OAKLEY – (No.3) [2018] FamCA 68
  • MILLAR & OAKLEY – (No.4) [2018] FamCA 122
  • MILLAR & OAKLEY – (No.5) [2018] FamCA 724
  • OAKLEY & MILLAR – [2018] FamCAFC 47
  • MILLAR & OAKLEY – [2018] FamCA 46
Child abduction – Hague Convention
  • STATE CENTRAL AUTHORITY & SHANLI – [2018] FamCA 715
  • STATE CENTRAL AUTHORITY & MUTEKI – (No.3) [2018] FamCA 820
  • STATE CENTRAL AUTHORITY & MUTEKI – (No.4) [2018] FamCA 923
Change of child school
  • STILES & BARRETT – [2015] FCCA 2398
Allegations of risk to children
  • HULL & TORRANCE – [2017] FCCA 758
Dispute between grandparents
  • MEDEIROS, FINK & ANOR – [2011] FMCAfam 1184
Aboriginal parents
  • CHANDLER & CHANDLER – [2017] FCCA 2489
Drug and alcohol abuse
  • DOONAN & BRADSHAW – [2014] FCCA 2666

Our legal services

Our lawyers provide expert assistance and advice in the following areas:

Family Law

  • Parenting and Property Matters
  • De Facto Separation 
  • Divorce 
  • Binding Financial Agreements 

Wills & Powers of Attorney

  • Wills 
  • Enduring and Non-Enduring Power of Attorney
  • Medical Treatment Decision Maker 
  • Guardianship Applications at VCAT

Deceased Estates, Estate Planning and Probate

  • Grant of Probate
  • Letters of Administration 
  • Contesting Wills 
  • Calling in and Distributing Assets from deceased estates

Conveyancing

  • Purchase 
  • Sale 
  • Transfer of Titles 
  • Caveats 

Intervention Orders

  • Family Violence Intervention Orders
  • Personal Safety Intervention Orders 
  • Representation at Court
  • Advice and assistance contesting an Intervention Order

Commercial & Residential Leases

  • Drafting Leases 
  • Advice and Review of lease documents
  • Disputes as to rental relief
  • Representation at VCAT

Client testimonials

Megan, the work you’ve been doing for this family has helped change a systemic narrative that has not historically been kind to Sarah* and the children. I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done for them, and I sincerely hope you go home feeling so immensely proud of all your work and accomplishments.
(*Name has been changed)
Lori

Marlene I can’t thank you enough for everything you have done for Monroe and myself! You’re an amazing Lawyer who genuinely cared about us. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Chelsea

We just wanted to a say a big thank you for all of your help recently. You were always so helpful and really made a difference. Dealing with Ebejer & Associates Lawyers has been a very positive experience, always helpful, prompt, professional, but also good humoured and pleasant. Well Done Girls! Best wishes

Sue & Peter

Marlene and her professional team have demonstrated a high level of professionalism, respect & compassion in their conduct. This was certainly evident during the challenging time of Covid19.

The level of pro action, care and attention applied by Marlene and her team demonstrates a genuine consideration for the well being of all involved parties in handling emotionally challenging matters.

I couldn’t recommend Marlene and her team highly enough.

Joseph

Accreditations & Memberships

Ebejer & Associates Lawyers are a proud supporter of Cancer Council Victoria’s Financial and Legal Support Program, providing legal support to vulnerable Victorians affected by cancer. If you, or someone you know, has cancer and needs support, learn about the services available at www.cancervic.org.au

Proudly Supporting Cancer Council Victoria

Ebejer & Associates Lawyers acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the regions we service, their diversity, histories and knowledge and their continuing connections to land, water and community. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, their Elders past, present and emerging.

Ebejer & Associates Lawyers

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