Family law: August 2026
Key family law developments address disputed assets, challenges to consent orders, business valuation evidence and the welfare of a surrogate-born child.
By Craig Nicol and Keleigh Robinson - 1 min read
Thinking outside the box: collaborative practice in family law
Is it time to think outside the box when it comes to family law? Do practitioners need to change the way they look at resolving…
By Shelby Timmins - 2 min read
A new resource for drafting family law parenting orders
The new handbook from the Attorney-General’s Department, Parenting orders – what you need to know, is a useful resource for both clients and practitioners alike….
By Chris Dunn - 1 min read
Sense and sensitivity: therapeutic records in family law proceedings
Records of therapeutic interventions, such as counselling or psychiatric assessment, may be useful evidence in litigation. By CAROLYN JONES.
By Carolyn Jones - 2 min read
Gender dysphoria: can the Family Court improve its approach?
Australia is the only country that requires children seeking gender reassignment to make an application to the Family Court.
By Allysha-Jane Merrett - 2 min read
Proposed tenancy reforms improve rights for DV victims
The proposed reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 will make it easier for domestic violence victims to end their tenancies immediately without liability. By KELLIE…
By Kellie McDonald - 2 min read
Limitation periods for child abuse actions retrospectively abolished
Limitation periods for personal injuries damages claims arising from child abuse have been retrospectively abolished. By KERRY SMITH and ABIGAIL TILSBURY.
By Kerry Smith and Abigail Tilsbury - 1 min read
Family violence – the immigration law context
As a result of evidentiary requirements as to what constitutes ‘relevant family violence’ it can be difficult to take advantage of the statutory provisions which…
By Kathryn Viegas and Victoria Stevenson - 2 min read
Arbitration in family property proceedings: exploring the potential
New arbitration rules commence at the beginning of April, creating a comprehensive framework for the resolution of property disputes under the Family Law Act. By…
By Patrick Parkinson - 2 min read
Better practice in the Family Provision List
Earlier this year, Justice Hallen delivered a tutorial to practitioners on practice in the Family Provision List, entitled Current Issues from the Perspective of the…
By David M Jay - 1 min read
Institutional responses to child sexual abuse: the latest on the proposed redress scheme
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse’s recommendations are relevant to practitioners advising clients who may be either survivors of abuse, or…
By Matthew Shepherd - 2 min read