Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) Relebant Law The Family Court has inherent jurisdiction and hence power to control its own proceedings including the power to appoint and discharge an ICL. Such power is by its nature discretionary. Specifically, the power to appoint an Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) is provided at s 68L of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (“The Act”). Section 68LA sets out the role of the ICL as follows: 68LA Role of independent children’s lawyer When section applies...
So your parenting matter is in Court and the Judge has made an Order for an Independent Children’s Lawyer to be appointed in your matter. What is an Independent Children’s Lawyer (ICL) and why has this Order been made? Independent Children’s Lawyers, more commonly referred to as ICL’s are independent separate legal representatives who act on behalf of the child or children who are the subject of the Court proceedings and ensure the best interests of the child or children...
