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

Court ordered parenting courses in family law matters

Court ordered parenting courses in family law matters

In some parenting cases, the Court may order one or both parents to complete a parenting course as the matter moves through the court system.
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Accreditation requirements for children’s contact services – June 2025 changes

Accreditation requirements for children’s contact services – June 2025 changes

From 10 June 2025, a number of amendments to the Family Law Act came into effect. While most of these changes are related to property matters, in this blog we are looking at one of the few changes that affect parenting matters – the new accreditation requirements for children’s contact services.
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Pets and the family law system – changes from June 2025

Pets and the family law system – changes from June 2025

In this blog, we will discuss the changes to the Family Law Act that came into effect on 10 June 2025 and how your family pets or companion animals may be affected by these changes.
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Child relocation in family law

Child relocation in family law

Moving to a new home is a significant change for a child, especially for children involved in family law matters. In this blog, we look at how child relocation is considered after separation or divorce and the different options available to parents for reaching an outcome in their child’s best interests.
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