POULIN & POULIN

Case

[2021] FCCA 580

19 March 2021


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POULIN & POULIN [2021] FCCA 580 [2021] FCCA 580 19 March 2021

CaseChat Overview and Summary

In *Poulin & Poulin*, the proceedings involved parenting and property matters between the parties, which were ultimately transferred to the Family Court of Australia. Judge Newbrun presided over the matter.

The central legal issue before the court was the appropriate forum for the parenting and property proceedings. The court was required to determine whether to transfer these proceedings to the Family Court of Australia.

The court ordered the transfer of the parenting and property proceedings to the Parramatta Registry of the Family Court of Australia, with a mention date set for 13 May 2021. Additionally, leave was granted to the parties and the Independent Children’s Lawyer to inspect all documents produced under subpoena. The court indicated that it would shortly provide its reasons for the transfer.
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law

  • Civil Procedure

Legal Concepts

  • Jurisdiction

  • Procedural Fairness

  • Discovery

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Morris & Rosetti [2017] FamCA 249
Morris & Rosetti [2017] FamCA 249