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Changes to cost orders under the Family Law Act from 10 June 2025


May 13, 2025

Changes to cost orders under the Family Law Act from 10 June 2025

By Alison Finch – Special Counsel Usually, parties to family law proceedings are required to pay their own legal costs. In some circumstances, the Federal…

What to Do If Your Ex-Partner Is Not Following a Parenting Order – A Guide to Enforcing Parenting Orders


April 11, 2025

What to Do If Your Ex-Partner Is Not Following a Parenting Order – A Guide to Enforcing Parenting Orders

By Mary Young – Special Counsel If your ex-partner is not following a Parenting Order, it can be frustrating and stressful. Parenting Orders are legally…

Changing final parenting orders – has the law changed?


March 21, 2025

Changing final parenting orders – has the law changed?

By Zak McMurray – Lawyer Final parenting orders can be changed if everyone agrees. It is more complicated if there is no agreement. In the…

Significant changes to family law legislation from 10 June 2025


March 6, 2025

Significant changes to family law legislation from 10 June 2025

From 10 June 2025, changes to the Family Law Act will come into effect. The most significant change is the introduction of financial consequences for…

What is a harmful proceedings order?


January 30, 2025

What is a harmful proceedings order?

By Caitlin Elliott– Special Counsel The concept of “harmful proceedings orders” was introduced to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and Federal Circuit and Family…

Can evidence of settlement negotiations be used in Court?


December 19, 2024

Can evidence of settlement negotiations be used in Court?

By Ben Vincent – Lawyer Negotiating a settlement in private often has advantages over litigation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. As…

Pet Custody in Family Law – Changes are Coming


November 27, 2024

Pet Custody in Family Law – Changes are Coming

By Karen Devey – Senior Associate On 22 August 2024, the Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 (Bill) was introduced to Parliament. The Bill proposes further…

My parenting arrangements have changed and so has my child support, what can I do?


November 12, 2024

My parenting arrangements have changed and so has my child support, what can I do?

By Alison Finch – Special Counsel How much time your children spend with you affects how much child support you receive or pay, if you…

Credibility in Family Law Cases – What happens when the court prefers the evidence of one party over another?


October 4, 2024

Credibility in Family Law Cases – What happens when the court prefers the evidence of one party over another?

By Elizabeth Pathmaraj – Senior Associate The case of Farrah & Cisek [2024] FedCFamCA1A 38 is an excellent illustration of the crucial importance of a…

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