New Guidelines for Independent Children’s Lawyers (ICLs) 2024 were officially launched on 29 October 2024 at the National ICL Conference in Perth, WA. Endorsed by the Chief Justice (Division 1) and Chief Judge (Division 2) of the FCFCOA and the Chief Judge of the Family Court of Western Australia, these updated guidelines aim to provide…

As an ICL, staying up to date with the latest case law is essential. Thanks to our collaboration with the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), we are excited to announce a comprehensive update to our library of significant cases to support ICLs in their role. Key Features: Curated Collection: Explore a carefully curated library of…

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – (Division 1)  Apellate Jurisdiction Leventis & Leventis [2024] FedCFamC1A 141 (23 August 2024) PARENTING – Family violence – Where the primary judge found that the father had perpetrated family violence as defined in s4AB of the FAMILY LAW ACT 1975 (Cth) (“the Act”) – Error of law – Where the primary judge…

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – (Division 1)  Dansey & Dansey (No 7) [2024] FedCFamC1F 455 (10 July 2024) COSTS – Where the Independent Children’s Lawyer brought an application for costs – Where the parties opposed the application on the basis that it would cause financial hardship – Where the Court finds that both…

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – (Division 1) Appellate Jurisdiction     Galvis & Galvis [2024] FedCFamC1A 123 (26 July 2024) APPEAL – Contravention – Where the primary judge found the appellant had contravened parenting orders –Where the primary judge denied the appellant procedural fairness by not affording her the opportunity to make supplementary submissions on…

Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia – (Division 1) Appellate Jurisdiction    Allwright & Allwright [2024] FedCFamC1A 79 (14 May 2024) CONTRAVENTION PROCEEDINGS – Nature of contravention proceedings – Where the appellant failed to prove that the primary judge pressured her to continue the contravention hearing without a lawyer appointed pursuant to s 102NA – Where…