jnflbrisbaneJan 276 min readShould an ICL Meet with the Child? Recent Family Court DecisionShould an Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) meet with the child of the parties when compiling a family report. (A summary of the...
jnflbrisbaneFeb 28, 20244 min readRecent amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 and what they mean for usThe passing of the most recent Family Law Amendment Act on 19 October 2023 brings important changes to the current regime, which will...
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...
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...
jnflbrisbaneAug 13, 20222 min readWhat is an Independent Children’s Lawyer?Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) So your parenting matter is in Court and the Judge has made an Order for an Independent Children’s...
