Family Court
Self-representation in the Family Court is on the rise – and it’s undermining the system
The sharp rise in self-represented litigants is a trend within the Australian family law space that is quickly becoming...
28 July 2025
By Michael Tiyce
Who gets the dog in a divorce? Answered by overhaul of Family Law Act
With major reforms to the Family Law Act having recently come into place, some have categorised the amendments as...
20 June 2025
By Kace O'Neill
2 new magistrates named in WA
Western Australia is set to get a new magistrate for its Children’s Court, as well as for its Family Court.
15 July 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
New magistrate named for WA Family Court
West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has appointed a family law specialist as a magistrate of the state’s...
22 December 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Landmark cyber service developed for Qld family court lawyers
A world-first cyber security product has been introduced by a Queensland law firm and, according to the firm, will...
28 September 2023
By Lauren Croft
WA Family Court registrar promoted to magistrate
West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley has elevated a registrar in the Family Court of Western Australia to a...
28 August 2023
By Jerome Doraisamy
Law Society owed $30k after attempt to sue deceased solicitor
A man who attempted to bring proceedings against a deceased solicitor has been ordered to hand over $30,000 to the NSW...
08 June 2023
By Naomi Neilson