Under the Family Law Act 1975, the paramount consideration when determining parenting arrangements is the best interests of the child. […]...
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International 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 […]...
Read moreThe United States issues its first passport with ‘X’ gender marker
On 27 October 2021, the U.S State Department announced that they had issued the first passport with an ‘X’ gender […]...
Read moreOn Valentine’s Day: Married at First Sight Unveiled
On Valentine’s Day, Bec Dahl, Partner at Nicholes Family Law, lifts the veil to reveal the truth behind Married at […]...
Read moreCOVID-19, Family Law and Child Vaccinations
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a raft of family law and parental disputes pertaining to child vaccination, parenting arrangements and […]...
Read moreGender Dysphoria in the Context of Child Protection Orders: WM v CEO of Department of Communities [2021] WASC 323
In November 2019, the CEO of the Department of Communities in Western Australia made an application for a Protection Order […]...
Read moreCosts Orders Against Lawyers in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Costs orders may be granted by a court in respect of legal costs incurred by a party in relation to […]...
Read moreThe Alfred Brain Ball: Partner Nadine Udorovic joins The Alfred Hospital to Advocate for Brain Cancer Research and Awareness
Nicholes Family Lawyers Partner Nadine Udorovic has been working closely with The Alfred Hospital to organise the upcoming Alfred Brain […]...
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