In this episode, Senior Partner Keturah Sageman and Partner Catherine Giles discuss the Family Law Amendment Act 2024, which introduces significant reforms that will reshape family law proceedings, particularly in cases involving family violence. The Act, passed on 10 December and effective mid-2025, requires courts to consider family violence including economic and financial abuse in property settlements, clarifies protected confidences, streamlines property settlement processes, and mandates a new approach to the treatment of pets in disputes.
Podcast: Key amendments to the Family Law Act 2024
Episode 78