COVID-19 and the Local Court
PREPARATIONS to RETURN TO NORMAL On 7 May 2020 the Chief Magistrate issued a Memorandum outlining a pathway to allow the Local Court to return to standard procedures and ultimately to normal practice as the Government relaxes the restrictions enforced by the very real dangers we have been facing with the Coronavirus pandemic. THE MAJOR […]
Bail and COVID-19
The current pandemic has affected court proceedings and how some procedures and charges are dealt with by the courts. Bail Applications may be moved between courts and the magistrates have to consider the safety of everyone involved. We have also run Bail Applications by video-link where we represented clients to the Court and presented our […]
Navigating Family Life While Managing Coronavirus Lockdowns
We all want to do the right thing and flatten the curve to stop COVID-19 in its tracks. However, we are all human and living in each other’s pockets while trying to meet work deadlines, implement a home schooling timetable, feed the pets and try to maintain our relationships can lead to unimagined stresses. These […]
COVID-19 and Family Court in NSW
Chief Justice Alstegren has released an update to assist families and their advisors on 26 March 2020. He confirms that parents must comply with parenting orders. However, he also gives us a pathway to navigate the changing times so that the best interests of the children and their relationship with each parent can be maintained. […]