Family Law Blog

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 The presumption of equal shared parental responsibility (ESPR)—once a fundamental part of the Family Law Act—was repealed by the Family Law Amendment Act 2023, which…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…

Those involved in both family law and children’s law will eventually face the idea that a child’s best interests are the top priority in decision-making. But what happens when the law is divided on what truly constitutes a…

Separation can bring enormous emotional strain, especially when parenting arrangements require ongoing contact with a former partner. For some, communication remains civil. For others, it can become consistently hostile, with sharp words exchanged via text, email, social media,…