The Full Court of the Family Court of Australia decision of Colak & Viduka [2016] FamCAFC 79 reviewed the issues relating to not returning a child to their overseas home following parental abduction where the child expresses a view against returning. The family had lived in Croatia since 2006 wh...
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The increasing trend of ‘bird’s nest parenting’
Increasingly some separated parents are adopting a ‘birds nest parenting’ approach following separation whereby their children remain in the family home and the parents take turns moving in and out. This arrangement is often a short or interim solution geared towards providing children with stab...
Read moreAdoption Equality for Victoria
On 1 September 2016 changes to the Adoption Amendments (Adoption by Same-Sex Couples) Act 2015 came into effect. The changes to the Act represent a historical step forward in the fight for equality for Victoria’s LGBTI community. The changes allow couples in Victoria to adopt regardless of their s...
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Blog update: Same-Sex Parenting and Child Support.This blog explores the legalities surrounding child support and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
We are delighted to introduce our new Associate, Dominique Harriss. Dominique has a keen interest in complex proper… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The new Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia will commence on 1 September 2021 following the passing of le… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…