NOLAN & NOLAN (No.2)

This matter concerned an application for adult child maintenance brought by Ms A against her father, the respondent. The proceedings were heard by Judge Newbrun in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether Ms A was entitled to maintenance from her father, and if so, the appropriate quantum and method of adjustment for such payments. This required the court to consider the provisions of section 66L of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), which governs applications for adult child maintenance.

Judge Newbrun determined that the father had a legal obligation to maintain Ms A. In reaching this decision, the court applied the principles outlined in section 66L of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth), which permits orders for maintenance where a child is over 18 and is unable to support themselves due to a physical or mental disability, or for any other cause that the court deems proper. The court ordered the father to pay Ms A $360 per week, commencing on 19 April 2019. Furthermore, the court stipulated that this payment would be adjusted annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index for Sydney, effective from 1 July each year. Publication of the judgment under the pseudonym Nolan & Nolan (No.2) was approved pursuant to section 121(9)(g) of the *Family Law Act 1975* (Cth).