CBC Lawyers

09/04/2025

CBC are excited to welcome experienced family lawyer Helen Oliver to the team.
Helen has over 15 years of experience, being admitted in South Australia in 2009 after completing a Bachelor of Laws at the University of Adelaide.
Helen primarily practises in Family Law and has a keen interest in complex property settlement matters.
Helen is committed to facilitating cost effective and quick resolutions and is dedicated to achieving the best outcome for her clients.
Helen provides a depth of understanding and experience to best represent her clients to achieve positive outcomes in all facets of family law, including property settlements, divorce applications, child support and financial agreements and parenting matters.
Helen is admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland, the Supreme Court of South Australia and the High Court of Australia. Her key focus areas are:
• Matrimonial and de facto property settlements
• Superannuation issues
• Child support
• Spousal and de facto maintenance
• Domestic Violence matters
• Parenting matters
• Financial Agreements
• Enforcement and Contravention proceedings
• Divorce Applications
Helen delivers a person and professional service and approaches every matter with a view to achieve the best outcome for her clients.
Contact us if you would like Helen, or another member of our experienced family law team, to assist you during your emotional, difficult journey.

CBC Lawyers is a Townsville & Ayr based full service law firm committed to providing the highest possible personal service to our clients

06/02/2024

03/10/2023

Please help me to find an ambitiously keen local wanting to become a lawyer, to give me a hand in our busy Ayr office, and be trained by the best!

26/07/2023

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A high-profile criminal defence lawyer has been shot outside a home in Sydney in what police believe is a targeted attack. Mahmoud Abbas, 31, was outside his home and about to get into his car when he was approached by an unknown person and shot, Det Superintendent Adam Johnson said. “It is a braz...

22/07/2023

Although, in Queensland, it is not actually"legal" to record a telephone discussion with someone on your phone (eg with a call record app), particularly without the other person's knowledge and consent, a Queensland Court has, nevertheless, permitted such a recording into evidence.

In the case of R v Wolfe in Queensland, a bid to exclude a video recording made without the suspect's permission has been dismissed by the District Court in Brisbane.

The Judge ruled that the recording should not be excluded as evidence because it contained statements that could be seen as admissions by the defendant.

The Court was told that the recording was made by the suspect's son, Peter, during a phone call with the complainant, Peter's sister Rebecca. Rebecca recorded the conversation on her phone and sent it to Peter, who uploaded it to evidence.com.

The Defence argued that the recording should be excluded because it was unreliable and Peter was acting as an agent of the police.

However, the Crown argued that the recording was highly probative and the defendant's statements were voluntary.

The Judge agreed with the Crown and ruled that the recording should not be excluded.

The Judge also determined that if the police can obtain a copy of the recording from Rebecca's phone, it should be admitted as evidence, and if they cannot, the copy from evidence.com should also be admitted.

Gary Mallett
Senior Associate, CBC Lawyers, Ayr

11/07/2023

06/07/2023

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CBC Lawyers Townsville and Ayr. ready when you are! "

03/07/2023

Have you ever been subjected to constant babble or rambling on from a dear friend or loved one? Are you sick of saying "please get to the point" or "what are you trying to tell me?" Having had a relationship with 2 hairdressers, I know what this is like (no disrespect intended ladies 🤗).

Its also difficult to get evidence from a witness that just babbles.

Now we have a tool to interpret this rambling. Check out the link below.

I put in

"I've got to get my s**t together"

and this is what it told me:

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I need to organize myself and make positive changes.

I must take control of my life and improve my situation.

It's time for me to get my act together and make things right.

I need to focus on my goals and prioritise my responsibilities.

Go for your life, it's free

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03/07/2023

Legally speaking: What is a "Mutiny" and what is a "Coup"?

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16/07/2021

Did you know that 97% of separated parents do not use the family court process to determine their parenting arrangements, but come to an agreement between themselves?

However, among the 3% of parents who used the family court process as their main pathway for parenting arrangements, most reported they had experienced family violence, with 54% reporting they had experienced physical violence, and 85% had experienced emotional abuse.

If you are experiencing difficulties in negotiating parenting arrangements with your ex-spouse due to family violence and/or safety concerns for you and the children our team of specialised, experienced family lawyers are available to assist you.

Call 07 4772 3644 or email [email protected] to book a FREE confidential 30 minute initial consultation.

05/07/2021

Did you know post separation lottery winnings can form part of your property pool, and you may have to share it with your ex-spouse?

If you are undergoing a relationship breakdown and need compassionate, specialised advice our team of experienced family lawyers are available to assist you.

Call 07 4772 3644 or email [email protected] to book a free 30 minute initial consultation.