Addressing a ‘critical’ need in family violence matters
Family law practitioners should be aware of the new Critical Incident List which manages cases where a non-parent carer seeks parenting orders in narrow circumstances.
Discharging an independent children’s lawyer: what does the case law say?
The Act does not set out circumstances where discharge of an Independent Children’s Lawyer may be warranted, rather this has developed from the case law.
Family law: July 2022
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
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.
Family law: June 2022
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
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.
Family law: May 2022
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
Family law: April 2022
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
Family law: March 2022
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
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.