Following is a list of 10 common misconceptions about Shared Parenting in Australia, that have been circulated so broadly that they are on the whole accepted as truth, but are none-the-less little more than exceptions, equivocations or categorical falsehoods…

To place your child’s name on the Airport Watch List you need to make an Application to the Family Court of Australia or Federal Circuit Court of Australia…

This article explains the concept of hearsay evidence and under which circumstances it may be admissible in court…

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Prajesh Shrestha

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'My name is Prajesh Shrestha and I am currently in my 3rd year of the Juris Doctor at the University of Sydney.Upon graduating, I am interested in becoming a legal practitioner. My areas of interest includes family law and conveyancing. I also have a strong and abiding interest in social justice and as such I am undertaking a legal internship at the Public Interest Advocacy Centre performing legal research, client interviews and drafting.

Latest posts by Prajesh Shrestha (see all)

• How to File a Subpoena For Medical Records - October 14, 2015
• How to Remove a Judge or/and an ICL from Proceedings - September 3, 2015
• Implications to Pre-Nuptial Agreements – the Pole Dancer Case: Wallace v Stelzer - December 11, 2014

In family law disputes, it might be necessary to subpoena medical records of either the opposing party or a third party. Seeking to issue a subpoena can be a complicated process, and is regulated by court rules of the relevant …..

This paper will consider the procedure for removing a judge and an Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) from proceedings. As the procedure for removing a judge varies considerably from removing an ICL, I will deal with them on a separate basis…

Recent times have seen increased debate surrounding the use of audio recordings in court proceedings, and particularly, in Family Court proceedings. The key issue with the use of audio recordings in Family Court proceedings is not necessarily their use, but how such recordings were obtained which in turn determines their admissibility as evidence…

An independent children’s lawyer (ICL) is a lawyer who advocates for the best interests and welfare of a child in relevant proceedings under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth)…

A Child Support assessment is generally made when a child’s parents separate, providing the primary carer of the child/ren with sufficient income from the other parent in order to support and raise the child/ren…

Consider the costs and hidden fees associated with a divorce to gain an understanding of what to expect and how to manage the financial obligations…

How do you think a Family Report is beneficial in assessing the best interest of a child? ..