Family law: April 2026
Recent authority discussing the nuances of parenting risk, property restraint, wastage and international children.
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.
Family law: September 2025
The courts grapple with the relevance of past violence, consequences of non-disclosure and consideration of family violence in contributions assessment.
Specialist Accreditation Conference: “An ongoing pursuit of excellence”
450 delegates, including esteemed members of the profession and judicial officers, gathered at the International Convention Centre (ICC) for day one of the Specialist Accreditation…
Navigating new rules and duties under the Family Law Amendment Act 2024
The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 reshapes solicitor obligations: are your workflows, advice templates, intake forms and disclosure protocols ready?
Family law: August 2025
The family courts discuss the parentage of a child born by in vitro fertilisation, binding financial agreements without independent legal advice, and more.