What happens to my parenting plan or court orders now that the NSW/Victorian borders are closed?

Over recent weeks we have watched Victoria grapple with a second outbreak of COVID-19. This has caused the NSW Government to close the border with Victoria from midnight Tuesday 7 July 2020.   In this short blog, Gemma Butler discusses what this announcement means for parents with parenting plans and court orders in place. Parenting

What happens to my parenting plan or court orders now that the NSW/Victorian borders are closed?2020-07-10T13:08:12+10:00

Understanding the role of an Independent Children’s Lawyer

When a relationship breaks down and there is a dispute between parties regarding the parenting arrangements of a child, the court may appoint an Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL). In this article Gemma Butler discusses the role of the ICL and when they are appointed. Why should an ICL be appointed? When a child is involved

Understanding the role of an Independent Children’s Lawyer2019-10-09T12:01:30+11:00

Hiding behind a Twitter handle? No such thing as anonymity.

Today, the High Court of Australia handed down a highly anticipated judgment that deals with the implied freedom of political communication and an employee’s online communications outside of normal work hours. In this article Emily Shoemark and Gemma Butler discuss the case and why it is important. Significance With technology and social media playing an

Hiding behind a Twitter handle? No such thing as anonymity.2019-08-07T16:34:13+10:00

Is a sperm donor a parent?

On Wednesday 19 June 2019, the High Court of Australia handed down a landmark decision that answered the question: can a sperm donor be considered a legal parent? In Masson v Parsons & Ors [2019] the High Court handed down a unanimous decision, the High Court confirming that a man who donated his sperm was

Is a sperm donor a parent?2019-07-02T11:55:13+10:00

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