Insights

From 10 June 2025, changes to the Family Law Act will come into effect. The most significant change is the introduction of financial consequences for…

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…