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Law Institute Journal Article on Working From Home and in the Office
Nicholes Family Lawyers Managing Partner Sally Nicholes was interviewed for the Law Institute Journal article “Workplace: WFH flexibility in demand” […]...
Read moreCourt examines expert evidence that is inconsistent with proceedings – Thornton & Little [2022] FedCFamC1A 49
Overview On 24 November 2021, Kelly J of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) made parenting […]...
Read more‘Jurisdiction to quell’ disputes between parties – Venter & Venter (No 2) [2022] FedCFamC1F 230
The question of a Court’s jurisdiction (or authority to hear a case or appeal) is always a complex one. It […]...
Read moreMissing evidence on appeal – Maidment & Insley [2022] FedCFamC1A 48
The Family Court has considered the position of what happens when critical evidence – in this case – a recording […]...
Read moreFather’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up on 4 September. We understand that it is a day that can trigger mixed emotions […]...
Read moreFull Court clarifies test for unacceptable risk of harm in parenting proceedings – Isles & Nelissen [2022] FedCFamC1A 97
Under the Family Law Act 1975, the paramount consideration when determining parenting arrangements is the best interests of the child. […]...
Read moreInternational child abduction – Nicoli & Jeryn [2022] FedCFamC1F 42
In Nicoli & Jeryn [2022] FedCFamC1F 42, the child, X (7 years old) left Australia for the Russian Federation with […]...
Read moreChild Support and Reciprocating Jurisdictions with Australia
The processes enabling a parent to manage overseas child support differs from country to country. Where one parent lives in […]...
Read moreEngland’s New No-Fault Divorce Law: An International Comparison
This blog was inspired by Professor David Hodson OBE QC’s article titled “England’s new divorce law from April 2022”. Nicholes […]...
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