The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (the Court) has commenced a Critical Incident List for family law applications which are filed in circumstances where there is no parent available to care for a child or children as a result of death (including...
We are excited to announce that the firm, along with our lawyers Pippa Colman, Sarah Quilliam, Samantha Bolton and Jessica Popple have been named in the highly ranked listings for the 2022 Doyle’s Guide. The Doyle’s Guide details solicitors practising within the...
Sing with me………… “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” “All I want for Christmas is you” “Have yourself a merry little Christmas” The reality is, however, for many families, Christmas is anything but joyful. Rather, it can be a period of distress,...
The merger of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court on 1 September 2021 has seen the implementation of new forms and processes, one of which is the “Genuine Steps Certificate”. This Certificate is required to be filed by both the Applicant and Respondent in...
Cases involving international relocation of children are difficult at the best of times. Throw in a ‘once in a hundred years’ global pandemic and you add another layer of complexity to the mix. So what impact, if any, does COVID-19 have on the Federal...
After separation, parents make arrangements for their children, generally by way of a handshake agreement. This is a great idea while the parents are 100% on the same page i.e. cooperative in every way about their children. But… inevitably, disagreements come...
Establishing when separation occurred can be hard to know, especially when you are living under the same roof. But it is important. For example: In order to apply for divorce, you must be able to prove to the Court that you have been separated from your spouse for at...
Family law disputes can be very difficult for all parties involved with disputes often taking an emotional toll on parties. It is normal for people to want to talk about their experiences, explain their feelings and express their pain, anguish or even anger. Many...
There are many people who are currently using cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin as modern investment methods. However, very few people consider what happens to these investments should they pass away and how to treat these when doing their estate...
For those who may be unaware, the Therapeutic Goods Administration recently approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 15. Of course, while it could be some time before most children are included in the wider vaccine rollout (if the adults’ rollout...
