Trouble at the bank of mum and dad
Gift or loan? Families can be litigious when they fall out but good practice at the outset can keep it out of court.
By Anneka Frayne - 7 min read
High Court rules on what constitutes ‘breakdown’ of a de facto relationship
The High Court held the objective conduct of the parties needs to be examined when determining whether a de facto relationship has broken down.
By Jaimi-Lee Gardiner - 6 min read
A vaxxing issue: parenting disputes over vaccination of children against Covid-19
In parenting disputes regarding whether to vaccinate a child against Covid-19, a primary consideration is whether the decision will be in the child’s best interest.
By Amy Power and Madeleine Causbrook - 6 min read
A tale of two Stanfords: blended families and family provision claims
Two unrelated cases of Stanford v Stanford illustrate the intersection of family, succession and arguably elder law in a blended family context.
By Richard McCullagh - 7 min read
Representing the child’s best interests: The role of the Independent Children’s Lawyer
The role of the Independent Children’s Lawyer largely revolves around facilitating the participation of the child in proceedings, gathering evidence and case management.
By Alexandra McCosker - 6 min read
A client-friendly explanation of the merged Family Court
This newly merged court intends to create a more streamlined approach to litigation and significantly reduce wait times for litigants.
By Cassandra Banks - 3 min read
Dollar-for-dollar orders: levelling the playing field or a matter of opinion?
The desirability of legal representation for both parties and achieving fairness in access to representation underpin the concept of dollar-for-dollar cost orders.
By Allysha-Jane Merrett - 6 min read
Family law land transfers where one party is self-represented
How to handle the dilemma of unrepresented parties in electronic property settlements.
By Glenn Thompson and Jacqueline Dawson - 2 min read
Keeping a cool head when dealing with difficult practitioners
An exploration of some of the less inflammatory ways in which we can consider dealing with difficult practitioners.
By Jacqueline Dawson - 3 min read
Re Imogen (No 6): Dispute over Stage 2 hormone therapy for 16 year old
Family Court settles dispute over hormone therapy for teenager with gender dysphoria.
By Dr Felicity Bell - 6 min read
Covert recordings in family law
Consideration of the legality and admissibility of covert recordings in family law proceedings.
By Phillip Ridgway - 6 min read