Following the case of Re Kelvin children with gender dysphoria wishing to commence Stage 2 hormonal treatment no longer require Court authorisation to commence treatment. However, the case of Re Kelvin was largely silent on whether Court approval was still required for Stage 3 treatment for those ...
Read moreTransgender
Re Kelvin decision a positive outcome for transgender children
After much anticipation, the Full Court of the Family Court delivered their judgment in Re Kelvin. The Court held that children with Gender Dysphoria who wish to commence Stage 2 hormonal treatment no longer require court authorisation to commence the treatment. Previously, the parents of transgende...
Read moreColombia Legalises Polygamous Unions
Three men have gained legal recognition for their relationship in Colombia. The three men, known as a throuple, rather than a couple, signed legal documents with their solicitor to formally recognise their relationship. The formal recognition of their union will entitle each man to inheritance right...
Read moreRe Quinn – Family Court Transgender Case
Since the landmark decision of Re Jamie [2013] FamCAFC 110, there have been many cases where the Family Court of Australia have made declarations that children are “Gillick” competent to consent to stage 2 hormone treatment for Gender Dysphoria which involves the administration of either testost...
Read more
QR code systems being introduced in Court buildings - The Court recognises the importance of contract tracing and early…
A warm congratulations to Partner @NadineFamilyLaw for an inspiring milestone - 15 years at @nicholes_law. Nadine i… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Our managing partner patrolling the beach today with life saving cadet Paddy at Lorne recognising a vital community… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…