Separation and Parenting in 2025: A Child-Centred Approach to Shared Responsibility
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 The presumption of equal shared parental responsibility (ESPR)—once a fundamental part of the Family Law Act—was repealed by the Family Law Amendment Act 2023, which…
Separation and Money: Why What’s Gone Is Gone in Today’s Family Law
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…
From Property to Protected Companion: Pets under Family Law in Australia
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…
Comparing the Best Interests of Children in the Family Law Act 1975 and the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005
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…
Strategies for Clearer, Calmer Communication When Responding to a High-Conflict Ex
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,…
Litigation Guardians, Part 1 – Overview
By Justin Lee, Associate Family Lawyer Litigation Guardians – A Four Part Series: Overview, Appointment, Costs and Access. Part 1 – Overview To paint a picture, let’s start with a fictional fact scenario. James and his partner, Melanie,…
Litigation Guardians, Part 2 – The Steps Required to Appoint a Litigation Guardian
By Justin Lee, Associate Family Lawyer Litigation Guardians – A Four Part Series: Overview, Appointment, Costs and Access. Part 2 – The Steps Required to Appoint a Litigation Guardian Continuing on with our fictional fact scenario presented…
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