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Understanding the Next Major Reform in Family Law Significant updates were made to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) over the past year, particularly in relation to parenting matters. But more changes are on the horizon—this time concerning property and financial matters—and they’re set to take effect from 10 June 2025.  What’s Changing? The upcoming amendments primarily relate to property settlements and financial disputes, with key reforms including:  Greater legislative recognition of family violence, especially

Enhancing Post-Separation Communication: The Role of Technology in Family Law Effective communication is essential for families navigating the complexities of separation, especially when children are involved. Technology has become a vital tool for maintaining parent-child relationships and fostering smoother co-parenting dynamics. This article explores how information and communication technologies (ICT) can support post-separation communication and offers practical guidance for separated parents and their advisors. The Role of Technology in Post-Separation Family Dynamics For families adjusting

Everything you need to know about the Family Law Amendment Act The Family Law Amendment Act (‘the Amendment Act’) is a significant piece of legislation that was approved by the federal government in mid-October 2023. The passing of the legislation is a significant milestone in the development and application of family law in Australia and is being widely touted as the greatest shake-up to family law in almost two decades.  The changes appear to be

Change Of Federal Circuit And Family Court Structure Podcasts are a wonderful resource for gaining knowledge from other like-minded people or experts, on very specific topics. Podcasts have become an ingrained part of our modern lives and we think it is because of their ‘easy to digest’ format which you can listen to while your walking the dog, having a coffee at your local, commuting to and from work, or before bed time! We know

In February this year, the Australian Government passed legislation to merge the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and the Family Court of Australia. The new Court known as the ‘Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia’ (FCFC) will officially commence on 1 September 2021.   (There will be two divisions of the FCFC. The Family Court of Australia will become Division 1 of the FCFC and the Federal Circuit Court of Australia will become the Division 2 of

On 24 November 2021, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released some really interesting data about marriages and divorces in Australia, taken from data samples during 2020. So how has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted marriages and divorces in Australia? The Marriage Data In 2020, the number of marriages registered in Australia decreased by 30.6% from 2019. This marked the largest annual decrease ever reported and the lowest report of marriage registrations since 1961. The COVID-19 pandemic

The availability of vaccines following the Covid-19 pandemic has sparked lots of discussion.  Discussions are being had within separated families where one parent may not agree to vaccinate their kids. Despite high vaccination rates, there is still some hesitancy around vaccines. From 10 January 2022, vaccines have been available for every Australian over the age of 5 years. In some separated families, this has led to disputes where parents can’t agree whether to have their

Have you ever been worried about your former spouse/de facto partner hiding assets? This is a common concern our clients have have following separation. With limited avenues available to discover these assets, it can be a significant issue in many family law matters. That is why the recent introduction of the Visibility of Superannuation Laws is a helpful avenue available for parties involved in family law proceedings to understand what superannuation your former spouse/de facto