Maddison Jude

Legal Assistant

Maddison is a student at Latrobe University, nearing the end of her Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Global Studies alongside her Diploma in Languages. She has a keen interest in family law, particularly the presence of family violence in the legal system and how it impacts the community.

Over the course of her degree, Maddison has enjoyed both participating and judging moot court competitions, and is currently a volunteer working with young people in the justice system. She enjoys connecting with clients on a personal level and assisting them through their legal journey.

Outside of work, Maddison is an avid traveller and is always thinking about her next trip. Until then, you can find her at the beach, cooking dishes from different countries, or attempting another arts and crafts project. 

Recent articles by Maddison

Preparing for successful child changeover arrangements

Preparing for successful child changeover arrangements

In family law parenting matters, the Court can make parenting orders about how your child moves between their time with one parent to the other. This process is called ‘changeover’. Court orders may include where changeover is to take place and at what times.
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Making your family law financial agreement legally binding

Making your family law financial agreement legally binding

In family law matters, the law treats financial agreements made between all separated couples the same, regardless of marital status. We explore the purpose of financial agreements in family law, and importantly, how to make them legally binding.
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Tasks for the executor after probate is granted

Tasks for the executor after probate is granted

Probate is the process of the Court confirming that the Will is valid and the executor may distribute the assets of the deceased estate. Once probate is granted, the executor needs to attend to several steps before distributing the assets as outlined in the Will of the deceased.
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What are Search Orders in family law property settlement?

What are Search Orders in family law property settlement?

Search orders are a type of court order that allows one party to search premises related to another party to locate and seize specific documents or other evidence related to a family law matter.
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