Nicole is a personable and confident lawyer who deals with all issues quickly and pragmatically.
Nicole is a Special Counsel in the firm's Family Law division, providing direct and practical advice to her clients from the outset. She is able to advise clients on all matters arising out of the breakdown of a marriage or a de facto relationship and has a particular interest in children's matters.
Nicole delivers a professional service whilst still remaining empathetic to her clients, making her clients feel confident and empowered during their legal journey.
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CAREER highlights
Key Specialisations
Qualifications
community involvement
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Client Solutions
Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women
ChilDren Matters
Client problem
The Department is the State Central Authority responsible for upholding Australia's obligations under the Hague Convention in Queensland. On behalf of the SCA, Nicole brings all applications before the Court to be determined. Unless the matters resolved by consent, Nicole takes the matters in question to the final hearing.
outcome achieved
Return Orders are made requiring children to return to their country and habitual residence.
Private Client
Family Law
Client problem
The client had a Domestic Violence Order made for their protection. Their ex-partner then responded by making an urgent application seeking a protection order against themselves, naming the children. This action had the potential to impact parenting arrangements, and the client was served the day before the hearing.
outcome achieved
Nicole briefed counsel to appear overnight and prepared affidavit material, to which the magistrate was satisfied no order should be made against her client.
Private Client
Relocation Matters
Client problem
The father lived in Australia with children whilst the mother lived overseas. The mother wanted Orders for international relocation and agreed to a family report instead of court.
outcome achieved
Nicole briefed the family report writer on all the relevant facts, who then recommended the children stay in Australia. Orders were then entered into by consent for children to remain in Australia.
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Nicole Fitzgibbon's INSIGHTS
Family Law
