‘Unacceptable Risk’ in Parenting Disputes (Substantive Law)

Speaker:  Tijana Petkovic, Director - Blanchfield Nicholls Family & Private Advisory

About the webinar:  

More than 90% of parenting applications before the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia involve allegations of risk, particularly relating to family violence, abuse, or neglect.

This presentation will take a deep dive into how the ‘unacceptable risk’ test is being interpreted and applied by the courts in an increasingly complex social and legal landscape, including:

• The evolution of the “unacceptable risk” test: From M v M to recent judicial commentary including Pickford

• How courts weigh allegations of risk at the interim versus final hearing stages

• Discussion of recent cases

• Key takeaways for practitioners when advising clients and preparing affidavits involving risk allegations