Gender Dysphoria and the Family Court – a case study  Background of the Imogen case Recently, the Family Court had to make a ruling on the topic of “Gender Dysphoria” in regards to a child called Imogen (previously known as Thomas), aged 16 and 8 months old and to her future medical treatment regarding gender …

When one parent wants to vaccinate – a case study Being separated and co-parenting brings challenges, in particular when one parent wants to vaccinate their child and the other doesn’t. When it comes to making decisions about the health and well-being of children, you want what is best for your children, but when issues cannot …

Top 5 things NOT to do in a child custody dispute Child custody disputes are not like any other court litigation. Emotions are running high; those involved may not think or act rationally or commercially and you cannot put any monetary value on the item in dispute (your children). You likely have intimate knowledge of …

Is COVID-19 a reasonable excuse to not comply with a parenting court order? – A Case Study COVID-19 has affected almost every aspect of life in 2020 and in Family Law, this is no exception. The restriction of interstate and local movement presents many challenges for separated families. Here is one example of a case …

A family law case detailing the importance of quality legal advice in the early stages of proceedings, to ensure the highest chance of getting the best outcomes to your property/financial settlement Time limits generally If you’re currently dealing with family law matters, in particular financial and property settlements, there are important time limits through the …