Introduction Family law decisions are often finely balanced, requiring the Court to weigh each parent’s application to spend time with their child against the overriding principle that any order must promote the child’s best interests. Family law cases…

Victoria’s Working with Children Laws: Stronger Protections, Faster Action — What You Need to Know Victoria is moving decisively to strengthen its child safety regulatory framework. Spurred by shocking allegations of abuse in childcare settings, a recent rapid…

Family law continues to evolve, and Courts are more acutely aware than ever that parenting orders must prioritise safety, especially when serious allegations of family violence arise or child protection concerns are substantiated. The recent case of Rhodes…

Over the past two years, Australian family law has experienced a significant shift. The presumption of equal shared parental responsibility (ESPR)—once a fundamental part of the Family Law Act—was repealed by the Family Law Amendment Act 2023, which…

What the Latest Court Decision Means for Your Property Settlement Shinohara v Shinohara [2025] the Case in a Nutshell A recent case called Shinohara v Shinohara [2025] has changed the way Australian family courts look at dividing property…

Historically, Australian family law regarded pets the same way it did household goods—like furniture or cars. When couples separated, the ownership of a dog or cat was decided according to property division rules, focusing solely on factors such…