Commentary
Notes on cases, procedure and the law — general commentary, not legal advice
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How to Navigate Section 114 Family Law Act (Injunctions)
1) Section 114 lets courts issue injunctions to stop one party from disposing of assets during family law proceedings — apply early to freeze…
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Another Win: Parramatta Local Court DV matter
Today brought another positive result at Parramatta Local Court. Acting on instructions from Asher Liew of Novarch Law, I appeared for a client who…
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When Divorce Orders Become Unassailable: The Finality Principle in Australian Family Law
Understanding the absolute bar on appeals after divorce takes effect The Fundamental Principle Australian family law operates on a bedrock principle: once a divorce…
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Smith v Leurs (1945) 70 CLR 256
CATCHWORDS Tort – Negligence – Parental liability – Child’s tort – shanghai injury – Standard of care – Reasonable parent – Control and supervision…
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McKnight v Miller [No 2] [2025] WASCA 61: credit hire charges in WA
1. Nature and Purpose of the Cases 2023 WASCA 182 (First Case) 2025 WASCA 61 (Second Case – “[No 2]”) 2. Date and Timeline…
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FCFCOA Rules — 10 June 2025
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 made under Chapter 3 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021…
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Family Violence: Sayed & Rehmann [2025] FedCFamC1A 145
Note: The form of the order is subject to the entry in the Court’s records. Note: This copy of the Court’s Reasons for judgment…
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Family Violence: Friseal & Friseal [2025] FedCFamC1A 102
Note: The form of the order is subject to the entry in the Court’s records. Note: This copy of the Court’s Reasons for judgment…
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Critique of Shinohara & Shinohara [2025] FedCFamC1A 126
Great paper questioning the full deletion of addbacks; case available here: https://jade.io/article/1144783 by Hon Michael Kent KCHon Garry Watts AMSydney Williams KCPaul Doolan Available…
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Voiding NSW Registered Relationships: When Courts Can Declare Them Invalid
When relationships break down, couples in NSW who have registered their relationship face unique legal considerations beyond those of married couples or ordinary de…