by greg@plutoniumcreative.com.au | Feb 2, 2026 | Media
Vivian Galanis talks to the ABC about older Australians who are contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars to help support their adult children through legal matters in the Family Court and the potential for reform in this area to reduce the impact on their... 
by greg@plutoniumcreative.com.au | Jun 15, 2025 | Media
Vivian Galanis, Managing Principal Solicitor at Wallumatta Legal, talks to The Guardian about perjury before the family court and why it’s hard to say how often it actually happens. Perjury cases are rare in Australian family law courts, despite widespread... 
by Kisanne Dulin | Jun 4, 2025 | Media
Established in 2021 through a partnership between DLA Piper and Macquarie University, Wallumatta Legal is a new model low-bono family law firm, providing services on a ‘low fee, fixed fee’ basis to the ‘missing middle’ – that is, people who do not qualify for... 
by Kisanne Dulin | May 22, 2024 | Media
Wallumatta Legal, a not-for-profit family law service pioneered by DLA Piper, has expanded to Victoria in partnership with Melbourne Law School. Originally launched in NSW with Macquarie University, the firm assists the “missing middle” who don’t qualify for legal aid... 
by Kisanne Dulin | May 20, 2024 | Media
This article highlights the severe challenges family lawyers face, particularly when working with victims of domestic violence. Many lawyers experience burnout due to the emotional toll of cases and the stress of billing vulnerable clients, sometimes for hundreds of... 
by Kisanne Dulin | May 17, 2024 | Media
Tens of thousands of women fleeing family violence are unable to access legal assistance, forcing them to self-represent, take on massive debts, accept unfair legal settlements, or remain in abusive relationships. Many abusers exploit the family law system to continue...