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When are a child’s views given weight by a Court?
Some of the most common questions we are asked by our clients are ‘when can a child decide where to live?’ and ‘when are a child’s views given weight by a Court?’ There is no one right answer to this question. When there is a dispute...
Admissibility of opinion evidence & expert evidence in family law matters
Under section 76 of the Evidence Act 1995 (Cth), as a general rule, opinion evidence is inadmissible in Court to prove the existence of a fact about the existence of which an opinion is expressed. However, each court has rules of conduct for the giving of evidence by...
The Covid-19 Vaccination – Is mutual parental consent required?
Do I need consent from the other parent for our children to receive the Covid-19 Vaccination? If you are in dispute with the other parent about whether to vaccinate your child, whether it be a vaccination for Covid-19 or any other vaccination, you should consult with...
I want to apply to the Family Court for inclusion in the Covid-19 List
Has time with your children been impacted by Covid-19? The Covid-19 List is was developed in 2020 as a mechanism for dealing with issues that have cropped up as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, where the issues have affected compliance with parenting...
How to deal with false allegations in family law
It is very upsetting when someone makes false allegations against you or your client, but what is more upsetting is when it seems like the Court believes them and there is nothing you can do about it. This article highlights some useful tips for dealing with false...