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

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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What is the difference between child support and adult child maintenance?

What is the difference between child support and adult child maintenance?

We look at the difference between child support and adult child maintenance and how they are calculated. In a nutshell, child support is paid by one parent to another for children under 18 years old, while adult child maintenance is paid for children over 18.
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