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
Best practice standards for representing Aboriginal clients
Legal Aid’s helpful guide provides guidance on issues impacting representation of Aboriginal clients.
By Scott Hawkins and Emma Langton - 4 min read
What does it mean to be an Aboriginal child when it comes to adoption?
Recent NSWCA decision expands the definition of ‘Aboriginal child’.
By Nicholas Martin - 5 min read
The new National Family Law Property Arbitration List
The new National Arbitration list in a nutshell & some helpful tips for discussing dispute resolution options.
By Matthew Shepherd and Judge Joe Harman - 6 min read
The limits of the Hague Convention in child abduction cases
In the recent case of Walpole the Full Court of the Family Court allowed an appeal against orders requiring two children to return to NZ.
By Rosa Saladino and Suzanne Christie - 5 min read
Parenting during a pandemic: best interests of the child remain paramount
With COVID-19 adding an extra complication to the lives of many families, how are families to approach their family law issues during this time ?
By Alexandra McCosker - 6 min read
Children’s Guardian Act 2019: an historic step to an integrated child safe scheme in NSW
The Children’s Guardian Act 2019, which commences 1 March, brings all the functions of the Children’s Guardian together under one Act.
By Sharminie Niles - 6 min read
What does it mean to be a parent? High Court delivers clarity in sperm donor case
Can a sperm donor be a legal parent ? Our expert, DR FELICITY BELL, takes a closer look at the High Court’s landmark decision.
By Dr Felicity Bell - 8 min read
Is this the future of family law? Overview of the ALRC Report
Concerned about the future of family law but haven’t got around to reading the ALRC’s 580+ page report? DR FELICITY BELL provides an overview of…
By Dr Felicity Bell - 8 min read
Family arbitration: What it is and how to use it
With the family law system in crisis JUDGE JOE HARMAN of the Federal Circuit Court discusses the merits of family arbitration.
By Judge Joe Harman - 7 min read
NSW stamp duty exemption now available in family law arbitration
Did you know you can get a NSW stamp duty exemption in family law arbitration? ANTONELLA SANDERSON explains the reforms making arbitration all the more…
By Antonella Sanderson - 6 min read