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Having commenced 1 September 2021, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia are now equipped with a dedicated electronic Court list to investigate and manage non-compliance with Family Law Orders. This...

What is a Kennon Claim? A Kennon claim occurs where a party seeks an adjustment to property settlement in their favour, where their contributions to the asset pool during the relationship were...

With Christmas fast approaching, it is important that parties who are unable to decide parenting arrangements between themselves for the Christmas holiday period make applications to the Federal Circuit and Family Court...

Decision in Re Jamie  In Re Jamie [2013], the court held that proceeding to Stage 2 treatment of Child Gender Dysphoria requires approval by the Family Court irrespective of unanimous agreement between...

Following Britney Spears’ public divorce, custody battle and infamous public ‘2008 breakdown’, Ms Spears was involuntarily placed in psychiatric care and under conservatorship of her father James Spears by the Los Angeles...

Herbert Smith Freehills has published its findings about the future of the workplace post-COVID-19 in its recent report, The Future of Work: Remote/Controlled. The research suggests that vaccine mandates, increased use of...

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) can now release superannuation information to a family court, under a new law passed at the beginning of September 2021. New provisions under the Treasury Laws Amendment...

The division of inheritance during divorce settlements is a volatile process. Here are some things you should keep in mind. What is Inheritance? An inheritance is the practice of passing on a...

Family law proceedings are stressful and complex processes. Here are five factors you should consider before initiating these proceedings. 1. Are you emotionally ready to undergo family law court proceedings? Family law...