On 1 October 2021, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“FCFCOA”) launched the Major Complex Financial Proceedings (“MCFP”) […]...
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Parental status of donors in IVF Procedures: A review of case law
In Vitro Fertilisation (“IVF”) procedures are a form of assistive reproductive treatment which may be used to overcome a range […]...
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It is unsurprising that since the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine in Australia, the topic has caused disputes between separated […]...
Read moreLaw Institute Journal Article on Brain Cancer Research Funding
Nicholes Family Lawyers Partner, Nadine Udorovic, has been interviewed by the Law Institute of Victoria’s Law Institute Journal regarding her fundraising work […]...
Read moreThe Family and Federal Court Merger: What does it mean for litigants?
The Family and Federal Court Merger: What does it mean for litigants? On September 1st 2021, the Federal Circuit Court […]...
Read moreCapital Gains Tax in Property Settlements
Overview The scheme for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is derived from Part 3-1 of the Income Tax Assessment (1997 Act). […]...
Read moreLegal Systems Abuse
‘Legal systems abuse’ refers to the manipulation of legal processes by perpetrators of family violence, in order to maintain or […]...
Read moreWithdrawal of Donor Consent in IVF Procedures
The role of the sperm or egg donor in In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) procedures is a vital part of assisted […]...
Read moreSame-Sex Parenting and Child Support
In Australia, parents have a legal responsibility to provide financial support for their children. This obligation exists regardless of whether […]...
Read moreAre Declarations of Parentage Applicable to Polyamorous Relationships?
In a decision handed down on 26 April 2021, a British Columbia Supreme Court Judge ordered that all three members […]...
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