The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (FLA) sets out strict requirements for travelling overseas with children where there are orders […]...
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What happens to the engagement ring in family law settlements?
Small in size but not in significance, the engagement ring and who retains possession of it after a relationship breakdown […]...
Read moreNicholes Family Lawyers on the Move
We are excited to announce that NFL has moved to Level 12, 460 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne from 13 April 2015. […]...
Read moreThe LIV Legal Comedy Debate – Rebecca Dahl
On 13 April 2015, the Law Institute of Victoria’s annual Legal Comedy Debate was held at the Athenaeum Theatre as […]...
Read moreCosts and Family Law
In family law, where there is usually no ‘winner’ and no ‘loser’, the courts start from the default position that […]...
Read moreContravention of Parenting Orders
The process for dealing with a party’s failure to comply with parenting orders is contained in Part VII, Division 13A […]...
Read moreFamily Violence Intervention Orders and children
If you are experiencing family violence, the law can assist you in obtaining protection though a Family Violence Intervention Order. […]...
Read moreWhen and how are a child’s views or wishes considered?
In Family Law parenting proceedings, the Court has to consider the best interests of the child as the paramount consideration. […]...
Read moreSame-sex couples a step closer to equal adoption rights in Victoria
The Minister for Equality, Martin Foley, recently announced the Labour Government’s decision to commission a review, to be conducted by […]...
Read moreFamily on the move? We can help.
Relocation cases are difficult cases in family law as they involve one parent seeking to relocate with the child or […]...
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