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...
