Family law: July 2026
Abuse of process, trust interests in property settlements, litigation funding orders and the use of concurrent expert evidence.
Family law: May 2026
Current family law cases discussed indemnity costs, valuation of a minority interest, what constitutes a ‘significant change in circumstances’ and more.
Family law: April 2026
Recent authority discussing the nuances of parenting risk, property restraint, wastage and international children.
Family law: March 2026
The courts clarify preliminary judicial comments, access to court documents, the reach of personal protection orders and the evidence needed for significant costs awards.
Advocacy that protects: how trauma awareness can make all the difference
At the heart of trauma-informed care is a recognition of human needs, extending beyond awareness of a client’s pre-existing trauma. This will be the focus…
Family law: February 2026
From void financial agreements to anti‑suit disputes and unusual separation facts, recent judgments illustrate the breadth of issues shaping family law.
Family law: December 2025
Decisions on deviating from filed pleadings, AI misuse by a litigant in person, and whether completion of programs justifies reconsidering parenting orders.
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…
Family law: November 2025
Decisions on key principles governing trust property, procedural fairness, parenting orders and s 75(2) adjustments.
Grey divorce poses complexities and challenges for family lawyers
Australians over 50 are increasingly choosing to divorce at a time when the overall divorce rate is declining.
Family law: October 2025
The courts discuss procedural fairness, gifts and third parties in the context of property contributions, and anti-suit injunctions.