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1: Family Court issues warning to parents planning on exploiting COVID-19 situation | April 12, 2020

The Chief Justice of the Family Court of Australia, Will Alstergren, has a warning for any parent planning on abusing their custody situation during the COVID-19 pandemic…

Catchwords: Breaching parenting orders, Child Contact, Contravention, Coronavirus, Parental Alienation, Parental Alienation, Parental Conflict, Self-isolating children, Shared Parenting, Spends time with, Substantial and Significant Time, Withholding contact

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2: COVID-19: Judge Denies Mother’s Motion to Suspend Father’s Access because of Coronavirus | March 30, 2020

Upon review of the mother’s motion, Justice A. Pazaratz did not feel that suspending the father’s access was warranted. The child’s relationship with both parents is vitally important. COVID-19 does not mean that the child cannot leave the residence to spend time with the other parent…

Catchwords: Breaching parenting orders, Child Contact, Coronavirus, Parenting Plans, Self-isolating children, Shared Parenting

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3: Coronavirus outbreak and the impact on parents with shared custody | March 19, 2020

With people being encouraged to observe social distancing and isolation during the coronavirus outbreak, family lawyers are being asked how best to manage shared custody arrangements…

Catchwords: Breaching parenting orders, Coronavirus, Health concerns, Self-isolating children, Withholding contact