Full Court declines to vary final parenting orders where no relevant change of circumstance established by the father. The same standard applies irrespective of whether the variation sought to the orders is of a major or minor nature.
“As a lawyer who has been practising in the family law jurisdiction for over 40 years, it occurs to me that the more things change the more they stay the same!” by Paul Fildes, Principal
Wishing you a happy and safe festive season. Our office will be closed from 24 December 2021 until 10 January 2022.
We are delighted to announce that our team has once again been recognised by Doyles Guide as First Tier in the category of Leading Family & Divorce Law Firms – Melbourne, 2022 for the sixth consecutive year.
Congratulations to Elisa Carayannis on her appointment to Special Counsel.
Court declines to order the return of the child to the UK after finding that the father consented to the child’s removal.
The Principals and team are pleased to be identified as one of “15 Australian Law Firms to Watch” in an article by The Australian Business Journal published on 20 September 2021.
The Full Court considers the weight to be given to the parties’ respective inheritances in assessing contributions, including how each inheritance was applied. The Full Court sets aside property orders due to the failure of the primary judge to give adequate reasons.
Claim for property adjustment brought on behalf of deceased husband in relation to property covered by a financial agreement and property not covered by the agreement
The Court has the power to order that children be vaccinated, irrespective of parental consent.
Note: Updated on 14 September 2021
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