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Understanding the New Family Law Amendments: What You Need to Know

Family law is constantly evolving to better serve families in our community. Recent amendments to the Family Law Act, effective from 6 May 2024,…
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Family Law Amendment Bill 2023, what does it mean for families?

On the 19th of October 2023, a momentous event unfolded in the world of family law in Australia. The Family Law Amendment Bill 2023…
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Announcing Our Expanded Consultation Hours

We understand that navigating family legal matters can be challenging, and we’re here to make it as convenient as possible for you. That’s why…
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Central Practice Directions – effective 1 September 2021

As of 1 September 2021, the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia were merged into the Federal Circuit and…
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The new and improved Court website

Along with the merging of the former Federal Circuit Court of Australia and Family Court of Australia in the Federal Circuit and Family Court…
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Merging of the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court

On 1 September 2021, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia merged to form the Federal Circuit and Family…
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Launch of a new National Contravention List to tackle issues of noncompliance with court orders in family law cases

The Federal Circuit Court of Australia and Family Court of Australia have published the below media release outlining the new National Contravention List aimed…
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Family Law Courts Lighthouse Project

The Family Court of Australia and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (the Courts) are leading the way in helping families that have experienced…
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How has the pandemic affected your relationship?

As the pandemic eases, and things return to a new normal, we are finding many families who have separated as a result of the…
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Litigation lending – do you need help with access to justice?

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Litigation lending – Litigation funding – Access to Justice Litigation lending – Do you need financial assistance…
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Master plan of alienation not made out

Master plan of alienation not made out Bell & Bell Conclusion as to Issue A Regrettably and reluctantly, I concur with Mr B’s observation…
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Evidence of duration of de facto relationship

Evidence of duration of de facto relationship HUBERT & STROUD[2019] FCCA 2538 The evidence relevant to the duration of the de facto relationship On hearing,…
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Public interest – referral of litigant to A-G and ATO

Public interest – referral of litigant to A-G and ATO ASHJAIM & GASPAR [2019] FCCA 2703 Catchwords: FAMILY LAW –Unusual property dispute– Applicant’s business…
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Review family law – is it needed?

Review family law – We don’t need another family law review — we need to act on what we already know By Renata Alexander…
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Family Court report writer charged with child sex offences

Family Court report writer charged with sexually abusing three children Family Court report writer charged By Heidi Davoren and Josh Robertson ABC News An accused paedophile has…
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Family mediation and dispute resolution

Family mediation and dispute resolution Mediation is a way of resolving disputes between people in conflict, usually facilitated by a neutral person. Separated families…
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Conflicts between work and family and mental health

Conflicts between work and family and fathers’ mental health Amanda Cooklin – at https://aifs.gov.au/aifs-conference/conflicts-between-work-and-family-and-fathers-mental-health Research summary— June 2019 Overview Fathers today are often expected to…
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Father’s work, family conflicts and children’s mental health

Fathers’ work and family conflicts and the outcomes for children’s mental health Liana Leach published at www.aifs.gov.au Research summary— June 2019 Father’s Work –…
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Cross-examination and Family Violence

Cross-examination and Family Violence About Family Violence and cross-examination Family Violence means violent, threatening or other behaviour that coerces or controls a family member…
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At home alone – what age must children be?

What age can children stay home alone? By Budget Direct Home Insurance What age can children stay home alone? Here in Australia, there is…
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Rejection of parental love and care – the family law solution

Rejection of parental love and care – the family law solution Rejection of parental love and care by children can have unexpected consequences. In…
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“Unaccountable” – an article by the ABC

Unaccountable In the family law system psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers can give evidence and impact cases, but a review has found no-one is…

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