The Australian Commonwealth Parliament passed the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 (the Act) on 29 November 2024. This is a […]...
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The Harman Undertaking: an intersection between criminal and family law
Although family law and criminal law traditionally operate in separate spheres, there are instances where the two intersect, such as […]...
Read moreWhere will the children spend Christmas?
With Christmas approaching, my partner and I have recently separated. How do we decide who gets the kids during the […]...
Read moreJapan to change long-standing sole custody laws
Japan will introduce major reform to its family law legal framework following the first significant legal change regarding parental authority […]...
Read moreOlder Australians and ‘grey divorce’
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in what is often referred to as ‘grey divorce.’ This term […]...
Read moreSpousal maintenance: navigating finances post-separation
After a relationship ends, one of the primary concerns our clients face is how to sustain themselves financially and maintain […]...
Read moreChanges to information-sharing laws and their impact on current and future parenting proceedings
The Family Law Amendment (Information Sharing) Act 2023 (Cth) (‘the Act’) is a pivotal legislative measure designed to protect children […]...
Read moreThe Role of an Independent Children’s Lawyer in Parenting Proceedings
Have you ever wondered whether children can be independently represented during family law parenting proceedings? The answer to this question […]...
Read moreInternational Kinship Care – A Child Rights Approach
On 1 May 2024, Nicholes Family Lawyers, in partnership with International Social Service Australia and Children’s Rights International, hosted a […]...
Read moreInspiring inclusion: International Women’s Day 2024
Celebrating wonderful, brave and inspiring women was the focus of the Nicholes Family Lawyers’ International Women’s Day (IWD) breakfast, held […]...
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