In the recent years there has been a growing trend of more Australians separating later in life, often after decades […]...
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When is a Trust Property? Caldwell and the Treatment of Discretionary Trusts
Overview Caldwell v Caldwell [2026] FedCFamC1A 81 concerns intergenerational wealth held in discretionary trusts, and a question as to whether the trust assets constitute ‘property’ […]...
Read moreInternational Surrogacy and Legal Parentage: A Step Forward for Same-Sex Families
Allbring & Barsotti [2026] FedCFamC2F 602 (5 May 2026) A recent decision of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of […]...
Read moreAdult Child Maintenance
Generally, child support assessments cease to have effect when the child turns 18, however in certain cases the FCFCOA has jurisdiction to make […]...
Read moreChildren, Youth and Families Amendment (Stability) Act 2026: what you need to know
As of May 12, the Victorian Government’s Children, Youth, and Families Amendment (Stability) Act 2026 has come into effect. The […]...
Read moreAI in the Family Court: What the New Practice Direction Means for You
On 29 May 2026, Chief Justice Alstergren issued a Practice Direction governing how artificial intelligence, and in particular generative AI, […]...
Read moreThe Federal Budget 2026 and What It Means for Family Law
The 2026 Federal Budget delivers a wide-ranging package of tax reform, superannuation changes, housing measures and social program adjustments that will affect […]...
Read moreIntervention orders in family law
When families go through separations or divorce, disagreements about parenting are not uncommon. Importantly, these disputes are often heightened when an […]...
Read moreThe intersection of commercial and family law
Family law matters and commercial law are often viewed as separate areas. However, almost every modern family law matter is underpinned by complex financial, […]...
Read moreCoercive control: lessons from NSW’s first jail sentence and law reform
In Australia, legal recognition of violence in intimate relationships is still evolving. Criminal penalties are no longer limited to physical […]...
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