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jnflbrisbaneNov 18, 20234 min readAboriginal Child Protection : Safeguarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander childrenIn representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, there are clear and specific issues that the ICL must consider. Foremost...
jnflbrisbaneNov 17, 20235 min readFamily Violence and Abuse - Cross-Cultural and Religious MattersFamily Violence and Abuse Like all practitioners, the ICL is expected to be familiar with the relevant provisions of the Family Law Act...
jnflbrisbaneNov 16, 202310 min readGeneral procedures to be followed when an ICL has been appointeWho should be advised? The ICL must file and serve an Address for Service to advise the court and the parties of their appointment. The...
jnflbrisbaneNov 15, 20234 min readGuidelines for independent children's lawyersGUIDELINES FOR INDEPENDENT CHILDREN’S LAWYERS Endorsed by the Chief Justice (Division 1) and Chief Judge (Division 2) of the Federal...
jnflbrisbaneNov 14, 20233 min readHealing Broken Bonds: Dealing with Parental AlienationDealing with Parental Alienation Parental alienation is the psychological manipulation of a child into showing unfounded fear, contempt...
jnflbrisbaneNov 11, 20232 min readSleeping Arrangements: Overnight Time in Parenting Matters ExplainedSleeping Arrangements – Parenting Matters Sleeping Arrangements : separation with young children Going through a separation with young...
jnflbrisbaneNov 8, 20232 min readNavigating Family Law in Later Life Relationships in AustraliaWhat Happens If One Party Goes into Aged Care? Family Law in Later Life Relationships The High Court decision in the case of Fairbairn v...
jnflbrisbaneNov 4, 20233 min readInside the Evatt List: A Closer Look at Family Law CasesWhat is the Evatt List The Evatt List – Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Brisbane registries of the Federal Circuit and...
jnflbrisbaneOct 17, 20232 min readEmpowering Resilience: The Vitality of Paid Domestic Violence LeavePaid Domestic Violence Leave For Employees Paid Domestic Violence Leave For Employees Paid Domestic Violence Leave: The Fair Work...
jnflbrisbaneOct 13, 20232 min readResolving Family Dispute Resolution: Your Path to Peaceful ResolutionsFamily Dispute Resolution The merger of the courts on 1 September 2021 brought with it a shift in how family law cases proceed, with a...
jnflbrisbaneOct 7, 20232 min readA GUIDE TO CHANGING CHILD’S SURNAMEJoint consent is required for Changing Child’s Surname Section 4 of the Family Law Act (Cth) 1975 considers changing a child’s surname to...
jnflbrisbaneOct 6, 20233 min readMatrimonial Home Principles which are Applicable to Sole Use and OccupationMatrimonial Home Principles which are Applicable to Sole Use and Occupation The principles to be applied in making an order for sole use...
jnflbrisbaneOct 3, 202330 min readWhat is an Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL)Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) RELEVANT LAW Independent Children’s Lawyer The Family Court has inherent jurisdiction and hence power...
jnflbrisbaneJul 17, 20233 min readTop five traits of a Female Narcissist and what to look out for in a relationship5 Key Traits of a Female Narcissist Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition characterized by a grandiose...
jnflbrisbaneJul 14, 20233 min readTop 5 traits of a Male Narcissist and what to look out for in a relationship5 Key Traits of a Male Narcissist Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a mental condition characterized by a grandiose sense of...
jnflbrisbaneJul 12, 20233 min readExploring The Family Law Act Principles under Section 114(1) in AustraliaWhat are the Principles under Section 114(1) of the Family Law Act in Australia? Family Law Act Principles The principles to be applied...
jnflbrisbaneJul 7, 20234 min readApplication for undefended proceedingsThe Court can make Orders where a party has been given an opportunity to participate in the proceedings but fails to do so. Principles...
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