Is COVID-19 a reasonable excuse for a Contravention of Parenting Orders?
By Georgia Briggs The recent decision in the matter of Kardos & Harmon [2020] FamCA 328 directly addressed the approach to be taken by the courts in relation to
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COVID19 – With NSW Government Orders restricting movement, what happens with my co-parenting arrangements?
With NSW Government Orders restricting movement, what happens with my co-parenting arrangements? The Australian Government has announced further restrictions on movement and the states/territory governments have responded by restricting movements
COVID-19 – Surge in Urgent Family Law Cases
The Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (the Courts) are establishing a court list dedicated to deal exclusively with urgent parenting-related disputes that have arisen
Commercial Leases and COVID-19
Negotiating with your Landlord or Tenant For most businesses, your premises are your most significant asset. Commercial leases can represent a commitment to pay very significant amounts of money over
COVID-19: Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Leases
The Federal Cabinet has recently announced the implementation of a mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Leases. Each State and Territory is currently in the process of passing legislation to