In Australia, children from the age of five are eligible to receive vaccination for the COVID-19 virus.
As family lawyers, we are acutely aware that our clients are often stressed and anxious whilst going through separation and the resolution of parenting and property matters. It's an understandable...
The rapid spread of coronavirus in Australia and overseas has undoubtedly caused considerable alarm and panic. The response to the virus has been unprecedented and has affected almost every aspect...
As we have seen in recent weeks, the breakdown of an expat relationship requires a careful approach to parenting arrangements, coupled with an understanding of the laws that apply in...
Allegations of drug and alcohol abuse have become increasingly prevalent in parenting matters before the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court. The Family Law Act emphasises the importance of a...
Yet another family law review has been announced. In support of the review, Senator Pauline Hanson has condemned the 'family court system' on the basis that 'fathers get a raw...
It's easier than ever to make a high-quality audio and video recording. If you're a party to family law proceedings, you might be tempted to record your former partner for...
The world is waiting with bated breath for the birth of Prince Harry and Meghan's first child, eager to learn as much information as possible from the gender to the...
After a period of delay, the Australian Law Reform Commission report concerning the Family Law System has now been publicly released. It makes 60 separate recommendations concerning family law reform,...
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) in Australia is regulated by state legislation. In Victoria, IVF is governed by the Assisted Reproductive Treatment Act 2008 (Vic) (ART Act). A recent case1 in...
The legislation governing the Australian family law system has not been comprehensively reviewed since its commencement in the 1970's. Now an expansive review of the legislation has been commissioned by...