Insights by
Elringtons
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Covid-19: Already infiltrating court decisions
Residents of the ACT have been experiencing many changes to their daily lives as the government takes steps to attempt…
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Tips for making an insurance claim
In the aftermath of the many recent catastrophic weather events that have impacted the ACT and NSW, insurers have experienced…
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The Court Process is Changing due to COVID-19 – What Now?
In a time of increasing uncertainty, Australian Courts are currently changing the way they are dealing with the matters before…
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Coronavirus / COVID 19 Safeguards
At Elringtons Lawyers, our highest priority is the health and wellbeing of our staff, our clients and our communities.
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What is the Parliamentary Joint Select Committee Inquiry into the Australian Family Law System?
At the behest of the Australian Federal Government, the Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Family Law System was appointed by…
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Urgent (and After Hours) Domestic Violence Orders in NSW
If you are fearful for your physical or psychological safety you may apply for urgent, interim, protection orders, even on…
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Urgent (and After Hours) Family Violence Orders in the ACT
The purpose of urgent and after hours family violence orders is to ensure the immediate safety of the Applicant. If…
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“Grandparents have rights too”
How the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) recognises grandparents and the importance of a meaningful relationship with grandchildren.
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Can I change my child’s surname after separation?
Family courts have the power to make parenting orders under the Family Law Act. An order to change a child’s…
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Why has my child been appointed their own independent children’s lawyer?
In complex family law disputes between parents about their children, the Court sometimes appoints an independent children’s lawyer (ICL) to…
