Family law: April 2026
Recent authority discussing the nuances of parenting risk, property restraint, wastage and international children.
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.
Family law: February 2022
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
Family law: December 2021
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By CRAIG NICOL and KELEIGH ROBINSON
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.