Family matters: 50 years of the Family Law Act
One of the most important pieces of legislation under the Whitlam government, it came at a time of great change in the legal and political…
In the best interests of the child? The Family Law Amendment Bill
The Family Law Amendment Bill 2023, currently before Parliament, proposes significant changes to shared parenting arrangements in Australia.
Family dispute resolution – a changing landscape
A new report casts light on the changing composition of the family and its effect on family dispute resolution
Religious divorce and the family courts
The Family Court has said it cannot assist litigants to obtain a religious divorce given the constitutional limitations imposed by s 116 of the Constitution….
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…
Family law: July 2015
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
The risky business of advising on pre-nuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements are a high risk area for lawyers if detailed advice is not provided. By SIMONE HERBERT-LOWE.