When families go through separations or divorce, disagreements about parenting are not uncommon. Importantly, these disputes are often heightened when an […]...
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The 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 […]...
Read moreAmendments 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 […]...
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