Parties to property proceedings under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“the Act”) have an obligation to disclose information about […]...
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The gay blood ban – a critique of Australia’s blood donation policies
In the 1980s, Australia – alongside many other countries – banned gay and bisexual men from donating blood. This decision […]...
Read moreFamily violence: the experience of LGBTIQA+ victim survivors and avenues for support
The experience of victim survivors of family violence, especially within the LGBTIQA+ community, is diverse and nuanced. Indeed, societal attitudes […]...
Read morePrestigious Doyle’s Guide Awards for Nicholes Family Lawyers in Three Categories: Message from Managing Partner Sally Nicholes
Nicholes Family Lawyers has been recognised in three categories in the independently assessed and prestigious annual Doyle’s Guide. Nicholes Family […]...
Read moreThe Court’s Findings from Implementing The Lighthouse Project
The Lighthouse Project (“the project”) is an important initiative implemented by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“the […]...
Read moreConsent by Conduct: Commissioner of Police for State Central Authority of South Australia & Garnett [2021] FamCA 86
The State Central Authority of South Australia (“SCA”) brought an application on behalf of the father before the Family Court […]...
Read moreAmendments to IVF laws in Victoria – What do the changes mean for you?
In vitro fertilisation (“IVF”) is a form of assistive reproductive treatment (“ART”) whereby an egg is combined with sperm outside […]...
Read moreThe Major Complex Financial Proceedings List – Impact on matters before the FCFCOA
On 1 October 2021, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (“FCFCOA”) launched the Major Complex Financial Proceedings (“MCFP”) […]...
Read moreParental 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 […]...
Read moreCovington & Covington: Court Intervention in Child Vaccination
It is unsurprising that since the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine in Australia, the topic has caused disputes between separated […]...
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