The Unheard Victims of Family Violence: “Tommy” by Darren Mort – Podcast Episode 41
In this Episode of the Nicholes Family Lawyers Podcast Series, Managing Partner Sally Nicholes discusses the award-winning film “Tommy”, which has become a dynamic educational tool for judges and Family Law practitioners. “Tommy” presents the arduous period that is a Family Law dispu...
Superannuation and Family Law – Podcast Episode 40
Superannuation, although a major element of our financial lives, is often easily misunderstood. Furthermore, in the Family Law space, Superannuation can form a vital component of a property settlement, and therefore a series of asset protection strategies should be available to those individuals who...
Wills and Estate Planning and Family Law – Podcast Episode 39
Considering the prospect of a Will can be daunting for many people. However, creating a Will and making appropriate decisions regarding estate planning avoids extreme uncertainty and distress during a time that is otherwise extremely difficult. It is therefore important to be aware of the requiremen...
Superannuation, and its relevance during COVID-19 – Podcast Episode 38
While superannuation is intended to assist with retirement, the Australian government has recognised that the significant financial implications of COVID-19 has meant that for those most affected, there may be an urgent need to access these funds currently. As such, people facing financial stress as...
The Children’s Court and COVID-19 – Podcast Episode 37
Like all institutions, the Children’s Court has had to adapt to accommodate the COVID-19 pandemic and to continue facilitating proceedings for matters involving children. In this podcast episode, Associates Alastair Noakes and Charlotte Wyles are joined by Maureen Green, a Barrister specialising i...
Grandparent-Caregivers and The Mirabel Foundation – Podcast Episode 36
It is common for children who have been orphaned or abandoned due to parental drug use and related issues to be placed in the care of their grandparents. In circumstances where grandparent-caregivers have little financial and social support for such an undertaking, The Mirabel Foundation prov...
Switchboard and the LGBTIQA+ Community – Podcast Episode 35
With the COVID-19 pandemic creating a surge in community advocacy and support programs to counter the problems caused by social isolation, Switchboard Victoria initiated ‘Out & About’, a social home visiting service for LGBTIQA+ Victorians experiencing isolation during lockdown. Switchboard ...
How a Financial Advisor can Assist During Separation and Divorce – Podcast Episode 34
When couples navigate the arduous and often emotional separation and divorce process, it can be easy to overlook the financial consequences of decisions made at settlement. It is in this regard that financial advisors such as Jason Calleja can assist to provide appropriate advice and thereby minimis...
Mental Health Resilience for Families During COVID-19 – Podcast Episode 33
One of the greatest COVID-19 pandemic challenges for families with school and university students at home is how to maintain good mental health during lockdown. In this podcast, Nicholes Family Lawyers Managing Partner, Sally Nicholes is joined by Clinical Psychologist and Director of Vincent Papale...
Collaborative Law and Separation: In Conversation with David List – Podcast Episode 32
In episode 32 of the Nicholes Family Lawyers Podcast Network Series, Partner Nadine Udorovic and Senior Associate Kate Bell of Nicholes Family Lawyers, are joined by David List, a Clinical Psychologist and Founder and Director of Park Street Consulting. In this podcast, they discuss the concept of C...
The International Response to COVID-19 from a Family Law Perspective – Podcast Episode 31
In this podcast, Managing Partner, Sally Nicholes is joined by Yap Teong Liang, Founding Partner at T L Yap Law Chambers LLC in Singapore, to discuss the International response to COVID-19 from a Family Law perspective. They discuss how the Family Law Jurisdiction in Singapore is adapting in light o...
International Response to COVID-19 – New York: In conversation with Jeremy Morley – Podcast Episode 30
In this podcast, Senior Partner Keturah Sageman and Associate Lauren Battersby are joined by Jeremy Morley from The Law Office of Jeremy D. Morley International Family Law, based in New York to discuss the response to COVID-19 from an international perspective. Jeremy is the former co-chair of the I...
JOY 94.9 and the LGBTIQA+ Community – Podcast Episode 29
In this podcast, Partner, Bec Dahl is joined by Ange Barry, CEO of JOY94.9, an independent and community-based radio station and voice for the LGBTIQA+ community. They discuss what JOY94.9 provides for the LGBTIQA+ community, the significance of radio and the prevalence it can have in people’s liv...
International Response to COVID-19 – Hong Kong: In conversation with Linda Heathfield – Podcast Episode 28
In this podcast, Managing Partner, Sally Nicholes, is joined by Linda Heathfield, Partner of Howse Williams in Hong Kong, to discuss the international Family Law response to COVID-19. Linda became an Executive Committee Member of the Hong Kong Family Law Association in 2006 and was its Chairlady in ...
Rainbow Families – Podcast Episode 27
Nicholes Family Lawyers · Episode 27 – Rainbow Families In this podcast, Partner, Rebecca Dahl catches up with Michelle Sheppard, Jac Tomlins and Jason Tuazon-McCheyne, who featured on the series before lockdown, to discuss how Rainbow Families are handling Melbourne’s recent COVID-19 Stage...
Dying Intestate and Contested Wills – Podcast Episode 26
With the COVID-19 pandemic reminding us of our own mortality, Wills and Estates lawyers have reported a surge in clients wanting to update their wills. In this podcast, Partner, Rebecca Dahl, is joined by Andrew Simpson, Principal Lawyer at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers in Melbourne and head of the firm...
The impact of COVID-19 on the Legal System and the Community – Podcast Episode 25
In this podcast, Managing Partner Sally Nicholes is joined by Michael Wyles QC to discuss his thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 on the legal system and the community. Michael has an extensively proactive approach to the pandemic, having taken initiative to monitor the crisis and send daily updates ...
The importance of Testamentary Discretionary Trusts and Binding Financial Agreements – Podcast Episode 24
In this podcast, Partner Nadine Udorovic and Senior Associate Kate Bell are joined by Rachael Grabovic, Partner and head of the Wills and Estate Planning Group at Rigby Cooke Lawyers, to discuss wills and estate planning. The lawyers explore testamentary discretionary trusts in wills and binding fin...
Undergoing a separation or divorce during COVID-19 – Podcast Episode 23
In this podcast, Managing Partner Sally Nicholes is joined by Jacqueline Wharton and Anna Vote of Separation and Divorce Advisers to discuss and clarify concerns that may arise in relation to couples undergoing a separation or divorce during this time. Separation and Divorce Advisors provide a range...
Maintaining mental wellbeing during COVID-19 – In conversation with Taimi Allan – Podcast Episode 22
In this podcast, Managing Partner Sally Nicholes is joined by Taimi Allan, CEO of Changing Minds, to discuss the importance of maintaining mental resilience and wellbeing during, particularly at the moment. Changing Minds is a Mental Health not for profit organisation which is based in New Zealand, ...
World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights – Podcast Episode 21
In this podcast, Managing Partner Sally Nicholes is joined by the founders of the World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights. This podcast is an informative discussion on the operation of the World Congress as it relates to Family Law, which delves into the origins and beginnings of this o...
Alfred HELP Clinic: In conversation with Emily Hart and Kathryn Booth – Podcast Episode 20
In this podcast, Managing Partner Sally Nicholes is joined by Emily Hart and Kathryn Booth, both Principal Lawyers at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers in Melbourne. This podcast focuses on the establishment and operation of The HeLP Clinic, the first of its kind in Australia, which provides legal triage to...
Children’s Rights International – In conversation with Alastair Nicholson QC – Podcast Episode 19
In this podcast, Managing Partner Sally Nicholes is joined by the Honourable Alastair Nicholson QC, former Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia and Chairman of the Board of Children’s Rights International. In the podcast, Sally and Alastair discuss Children’s Rights International as an...
Immigration & Family Law: A Conversation with David Bongiorno – Podcast Episode 18
In this podcast Nadine Udorovic, Partner at Nicholes Family Lawyers speaks with David Bongiorno of Bongiorno & Associates, Lawyer & Migration Agent about the intersection of immigration and family law in Australia. In this insightful pod cast Nadine and David discuss various cases where they...
The impact of COVID-19 on Family Business, with Greg Griffith, CEO of FBA – Podcast Episode 17
In this Podcast, Partner Nadine Udorovic and Senior Associate Kate Bell are joined by CEO of Family Business Australia to explore the implications of COVID-19 on family business. In this insightful podcast, Greg, Nadine and Kate discuss the response of Family Business Australia to the current climat...
Social Isolation for New & Expecting Parents: A conversation with Julie Borninkhof – Podcast Episode 16
In this podcast Sally Nicholes speaks with Julie Borninkhof, CEO of Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA) about how new & expecting mums and dads are particularly vulnerable to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic and how PANDA is here to help! PANDA is a national non-for-p...
Talking to Kids about COVID-19: Vincent Papaleo, Clinical Psychologist, shows us how – Podcast Episode 15
In this podcast Vincent Papaleo, Clinical Psychologist and internationally recognised expert in the clinical aspects of Family Law speaks with brothers Harry (age 12) and James (age 8) about the COVID-19 pandemic and social isolation. In this conversation Vincent shows parents how they can tackle th...
Chicks Talking Footy: A conversation with Fiona and Bree from Joy 94.9 FM – Podcast Episode 14
In this podcast Rebecca Dahl and Sally Nicholes of Nicholes Family Lawyers speak with Fiona and Bree from “Chicks Talking Footy” on Joy 94.9 FM an independent radio station for the diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities in Victoria. The Chicks Talking Footy team are...
A Conversation with Mim Bartlett, of Mim Bartlett Consulting – Podcast Episode 13
Mim Bartlett, Managing Director of Mim Bartlett Consulting is a qualified psychotherapist, lawyer, facilitator, executive coach and key-note speaker with over 22 years’ experience delivering career development, leadership and resilience coaching to the business community. In this podcast Sally Nic...
International Family Law & COVID-19 – The International Family Law Group, UK – Podcast Episode 12
In this podcast Sally Nicholes and Keturah Sageman of Nicholes Family Lawyers speak with David Hodson OBE and Stuart Clark, both Partners of the International Family Law Group. The International Family Law Group is a specialist family law firm in London, United Kingdom with specialist expertise in i...
Elder Issues & the LGBTIQA+ Community: Joe Ball, Switchboard & Jessica Stott, WIRE – Podcast Episode 11
In this podcast Rebecca Dahl and Sally Nicholes of Nicholes Family Lawyers speak with Joe Ball, CEO of Switchboard and Jessica Stott, acting CEO of WIRE (Women’s Information Referral Exchange) about Elder Issues in the LGBTIQA+ community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Switchboard is a non-for-profi...
Parenting & The LGBTIQA+ Community during COVID-19 – Podcast Episode 10
In this podcast Rebecca Dahl, Sally Nicholes and Charlotte Wyles of Nicholes Family Lawyers speak with Rodney Chiang-Cruise about his surrogacy and IVF journey as a member of the LGTBQIA community and co-parenting his Rainbow family in social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note that ...
The effect of COVID-19 on Business Valuations in Family Law – Podcast Episode 9
Before negotiating or litigating a family law settlement all assets (including any business assets) need to be valued, either by the parties ascribing an agreed value of appointing an expert accountant to independently value the asset. However, in light of the current COVID-19 crisis and the Austral...
Financial Hardship & COVID-19 – Podcast Episode 8
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been far reaching in Australia, both from an economic and social perspective. However, for the most vulnerable in our community, including women experiencing family violence, these are particularly trying times. Sally Nicholes and Keturah Sageman of Nicholes...
Planning for your Future: Wills & Estate Planning during COVID-19 – Podcast Episode 7
Estate and succession planning has always been an important consideration for individuals planning how to transition assets to the next generation and preserve their legacy. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, it has perhaps become even more important to plan for our futures. Social isolation has a...
Cyber safety during COVID-19: In conversation with Lesley Podesta, CEO of Alannah & Madeline Foundation and Lesa Gale, Assistant Commissioner Northern Command of the AFP – Podcast Episode 6
As the nation undergoes social isolation, Australian children are looking to their devices for entertainment, to connect with friends and for education purposes. While online mediums can increase connection, they also increase children’s exposure to potential risks including bullying and exploitat...
Social Isolation for Rainbow Families – Podcast Episode 5
No two families are the same, and this beautiful diversity will likely give rise to a range of experiences in quarantine. In this podcast, Sally Nicholes and Rebecca Dahl, Partners of Nicholes Family Lawyers are joined by guests Jac Tomlins, Michelle Sheppard, and Jason Tuazon-McCheyne to discuss ho...
Australia’s Economic Response to COVID-19: In conversation with Trevor Dymond, Director of Syracuse – Podcast Episode 4
The economic fall-out from this pandemic has been far reaching. Australia has already seen widespread job loss and whole sectors effectively “brought to their knees”. In response to the crisis, the Federal and Victorian Governments have announced various stimulus packages and initiatives to hope...
Family Violence & COVID-19: A conversation with Rita Butera, CEO of Safe Steps – Podcast Episode 3
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way we live, socialise and work. While social isolation is proving critical to slowing the spread of the virus, the impact this will have on the Australian economy and community will likely be devastating. As we observe other countries’ experience...
Child Protection: How DHHS and the Courts are responding to the COVID-19 crisis – Podcast Episode 2
In this podcast, family lawyers Andrea Bunn and Alastair Noakes of Nicholes Family Lawyers discuss how the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Courts have modified and adapted their services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular focus on child protection matters....
How to Parent in Social Isolation – Podcast Episode 1
As we find ourselves forced to live in close proximity with family and other members of our households, what can we do to keep ourselves and our children happy and safe? Vincent Papaleo joins us on our first ever podcast to talk about keeping your household a home and maintaining a comforting and sa...