Gillies and Gillies

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[2014] FCCA 1191

11 April 2014


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Gillies and Gillies [2014] FCCA 1191 [2014] FCCA 1191 11 April 2014

CaseChat Overview and Summary

In *Gillies and Gillies*, the parties were the mother and father of three children, X, Y, and Z. The dispute concerned the children's living arrangements and contact with their father. The matter came before Judge Brown.

The court was required to determine whether to suspend existing orders for the children to spend time with the father, whether to issue an injunction restraining the father from approaching the children, and whether the children should live with the mother. The court also had to consider the appropriate forum for the proceedings.

Judge Brown reasoned that the existing orders for the children to spend time with the father should be suspended, and an injunction should be issued restraining the father from approaching the children or attending places where they live, attend school, or engage in recreational activities. The court further ordered that the children live with the mother. The matter was transferred to the Family Court of Australia, Adelaide Registry, for listing in the Magellan list.
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law

  • Civil Procedure

Legal Concepts

  • Injunction

  • Jurisdiction

  • Procedural Fairness

  • Remedies

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