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The recent appellate decision of the Full Court of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in Arrighetti & Qodirova [2026] FedCFamC1A 1 is one of the most significant parenting judgments to emerge in early 2026, particularly for families dealing with parental alienation, unfounded allegations and the breakdown of a child’s relationship with one…
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