The Family Law Amendment (Information Sharing) Act 2023 (Cth) (‘the Act’) is a pivotal legislative measure designed to protect children […]...
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The 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 […]...
Read moreKey Trends in Family Violence
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Personal Safety Survey, over a quarter of women have experienced family violence since […]...
Read moreFamily Violence in Property Settlements: Kennon Claims
Following the Australian Law Reform Commission’s 2019 Inquiry into the Family Law System, the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (‘the […]...
Read moreBringing the best interests of the child back to the forefront of family law proceedings
On 19 October 2023 the Australian Federal Parliament passed the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 (‘the Bill’) which, following the […]...
Read morePets, property and family violence
Pets are often an important part of the family. As of 2022, it is estimated that there were 29 million […]...
Read moreStrengthening Victoria’s Anti-Vilification Laws: Have Your Say
Implementing the legislative recommendations of the Victorian Inquiry into Anti-Vilification Protections, the Department of Justice and Community Safety (“DJCS”) is […]...
Read moreHow might taxation affect your property settlement?
Nobody enjoys thinking about taxes but an important component of family law property settlements that often goes unmentioned is the […]...
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