In Australia, legal recognition of violence in intimate relationships is still evolving. Criminal penalties are no longer limited to physical […]...
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Amendments to Victoria’s Family Violence Legislation
The Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence, Stalking and Other Matters) Bill 2025 – also known as the Women’s Safety Package – introduces […]...
Read moreKey Legal Changes for 2026
2026 is an important year in Australian family law, with reforms that commenced in mid‑2025 now being applied in day‑to‑day […]...
Read moreArtificial Intelligence in the Legal World
AI in legal practice: The Australian legal profession has always been central to upholding the rule of law, protecting rights, […]...
Read moreThe role of anti-suit injunctions in family law
What is an anti-suit injunction? An anti-suit injunction is a court order, which is directed a party, which is to […]...
Read moreHow are HECS debts treated in property settlements?
With the rising cost of tertiary education, it is now common to see sizeable HECS/HELP debts appear in property settlements. […]...
Read moreSeparation and Pets: What the 2025 Family Law Changes Mean for You
A common question we receive from clients is: what happens to the family pet in the event of separation? Given […]...
Read moreSetting aside return orders made under the Hague Convention
The recent English case of The Children: AB (aged 14) and CD (aged 10) [2025] EWHC 2508 considered when a […]...
Read moreHow Binding Financial Agreements can protect your assets
What is a Binding Financial Agreement? A Binding Financial Agreement (BFA), colloquially known as a “prenuptial agreement”, is a legally […]...
Read moreWhat happens to the embryos if a couple undertaking IVF separate?
A question we encounter as family lawyers is what happens when a couple undergoing IVF in Victoria separates after creating […]...
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