In this episode of Daze in Court, Foley’s barrister Rohan Hoult is joined by List member Harriet Geddes and Natalie Scaramuzzo of marshalls+dent+wilmoth lawyers to discuss the role of family reports in parenting proceedings.

They explore how family reports are considered by the courts, the significance of their recommendations and how legal practitioners can support clients throughout the process.

Rohan Hoult is a former Senior Judicial Registrar of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, who returned to the Bar in 2023. He has over 35 years’ experience practicing exclusively in family law. Rohan’s extensive practice has included significant trial and appellate work, complex child and property matters, and experience in Magellan cases. He is also an AIFLAM Nationally Accredited Mediator.

Harriet Geddes comes to the bar with extensive experience in family law and related jurisdictions (including Intervention Order proceedings). She regularly appears in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and the Magistrates’ Court of Victoria and accepts briefs to appear in all matters relating to family law. Harriet is also a Nationally Accredited Mediator. 

Natalie Scaramuzzo is a Senior Associate at marshalls+dent+wilmoth lawyers. She has experience in numerous Family Law matters including property settlements, de-facto threshold hearings, drafting and advising on Binding Financial Agreements, spousal maintenance applications and more.

Episode Length: ~60 Minutes 
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