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Be careful what you say

In the case of Jasper & Corrigan (2) [2007] FCCA Judge Altobelli considered whether recordings of discussions made by the Applicant about the nature of her relationship with the Respondent could be admitted into evidence. The Applicant claimed that the recordings were [...]

2020-07-20T12:16:33+10:00September 1st, 2017|

The Decision Is In … And You Don’t Like It: The Ins and Outs of Filing an Appeal

Court proceedings in family law matters typically follow the same process: applications for property or parenting orders are filed, if matters are not resolved by consent (either at mediation or by direct negotiation), the Judge decides the outcome after a [...]

2024-02-16T15:42:15+10:00March 14th, 2017|

Who keeps Spot?

The recent Federal Circuit Court of Australia decision in Downey and Beale [2017] FCCA 316 provides an interesting analysis of the Court’s jurisdiction to make Orders in relation to pets. The husband and wife in this matter were able to reach agreement [...]

2020-07-20T12:01:39+10:00March 9th, 2017|
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