By Aleisha Draper – Special Counsel What is Coercive Control Coercive control is considered by the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Court) as…
By Karen Devey – Special Counsel What does no-fault divorce mean? Australia has “no-fault divorce”, which means that a person seeking a divorce does not…
By Zak McMurray – Lawyer Disputes involving discretionary Family Trusts are among some of the most complex in family law property proceedings. Family Trusts can…
By Mary Young – Principal Lawyer We have previously discussed the legal framework governing parentage testing under the Family Law Act 1975 (FLA), including when…
By Mary Young – Principal Lawyer Where a child’s parentage is in dispute, parentage testing, commonly referred to as DNA testing or paternity testing, can…
Many people who separate are unaware that strict time limits apply to starting court proceedings for property settlement and maintenance. In this context, “maintenance” means…
By Melissa Hine – Special Counsel In the recent appeal case of Dragomirov & Dragomirov [2024] FedCFamC1A 187 (17 October 2024) (Dragomirov), the Full Court…
