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Daalman & Daalman – Wrong Path Taken: Review Dismissed, Appeal Denied

Daalman & Daalman [2025] FedCFamC1A 33 was an appeal from a decision of a Div 2 Judge. Orders had been made in the lower proceedings in the absence of the appellant wife, dismissing her Application for Review of a registrar’s decision. Interim Orders had been made by a Senior Judicial Registrar for the sale of a property, an interim distribution to both parties and the balance of funds to be held in a controlled monies account pending the final hearing.

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Saidov & Saidov – Appealing Orders That No Longer Exist

This was a decision of His Honour, Austin J, where the Appellant mother sought to appeal the refusal of an adjournment application made part way through the trial of the substantive proceedings. The mother had not attended Court on that day, during what was a very lengthy trial, and as a result the father sought Interim Orders pending the outcome of those proceedings. That was supported by the ICL and thereafter Interim Orders were made, on 6 February 2025, reversing the primary residence of the children and placing them in the father’s care. Further Interim Orders were made on 14 February 2025.

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Unveiling the Power of the Overarching Principle

The embedding of the principles established in section 190 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 into the Family Law Act as section 95 on 6 May 2023 emphasises the crucial role of the overarching purpose and how it is applied in Family Law matters.

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Key Update: Family Law Amendment Act 2023

Explore the upcoming changes in Family Law with set to take effect in May 2024. Gain insight into how these amendments will impact legal practices and procedures, providing a comprehensive overview of what to expect in the evolving legal landscape.

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Daalman & Daalman – Wrong Path Taken: Review Dismissed, Appeal Denied

Daalman & Daalman [2025] FedCFamC1A 33 was an appeal from a decision of a Div 2 Judge. Orders had been made in the lower proceedings in the absence of the appellant wife, dismissing her Application for Review of a registrar’s decision. Interim Orders had been made by a Senior Judicial Registrar for the sale of a property, an interim distribution to both parties and the balance of funds to be held in a controlled monies account pending the final hearing.

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Saidov & Saidov – Appealing Orders That No Longer Exist

This was a decision of His Honour, Austin J, where the Appellant mother sought to appeal the refusal of an adjournment application made part way through the trial of the substantive proceedings. The mother had not attended Court on that day, during what was a very lengthy trial, and as a result the father sought Interim Orders pending the outcome of those proceedings. That was supported by the ICL and thereafter Interim Orders were made, on 6 February 2025, reversing the primary residence of the children and placing them in the father’s care. Further Interim Orders were made on 14 February 2025.

| Read More

Unveiling the Power of the Overarching Principle

The embedding of the principles established in section 190 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 into the Family Law Act as section 95 on 6 May 2023 emphasises the crucial role of the overarching purpose and how it is applied in Family Law matters.

| Read More

Key Update: Family Law Amendment Act 2023

Explore the upcoming changes in Family Law with set to take effect in May 2024. Gain insight into how these amendments will impact legal practices and procedures, providing a comprehensive overview of what to expect in the evolving legal landscape.

| Read More