Insights

By Caitlin Elliott– Special Counsel The concept of “harmful proceedings orders” was introduced to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and Federal Circuit and Family…

By Ben Vincent – Lawyer Negotiating a settlement in private often has advantages over litigation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. As…

By Karen Devey – Senior Associate On 22 August 2024, the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) was introduced to Parliament. The Bill proposes further…

By Alison Finch – Special Counsel How much time your children spend with you affects how much child support you receive or pay, if you…

By Elizabeth Pathmaraj – Senior Associate The case of Farrah & Cisek [2024] FedCFamCA1A 38 is an excellent illustration of the crucial importance of a…

By Karen Devey – Senior Associate Chang v Su [2002] FamCA Parties to family law proceedings have a duty to the Court and to the…

By Caitlin Elliott – Senior Associate Drug use in Australia has increased in recent years, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The…

By Alison Finch – Special Counsel My ex-partner has taken my child interstate without my consent, what can I do? Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there…

By Melissa Hine – Special Counsel A number of forms have been amended as a result of the commencement of the Family Law Amendment Act…