Insights

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…

By Kate Wild – Special Counsel When parents separate, it is not uncommon for one parent to seek to relocate to another city, state or…

By Caitlin Elliott – Special Counsel The recent judgment of Her Honour Justice Carew in Lloyd & Compton [2025] FedCFamC1F 28 is a fascinating illustration…

Usually, parties to family law proceedings are required to pay their own legal costs. In some circumstances, the Federal Circuit and Family Court may order…

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

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

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…