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Family Law

Falling divorce rates aren’t telling the full story, family lawyer says
Although divorce rates in Australia have been declining over the past decade, a family lawyer cautions that these...
06 May 2025
By Grace Robbie
Not-for-profits left to pick up government’s slack on domestic violence, lawyer says
The government has dumped the responsibility and immense pressure of addressing the scourge of domestic and family...
28 March 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Excuse or explanation: Lawyers divided on defence for gendered violence
Poor mental health, a cycle of abuse and evidence of a “hard life” are some of the submissions made on behalf of...
21 March 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Declining marriage rates coincide with rise in ‘grey divorce’
An increase in the number of “grey divorces” means couples need to work with family lawyers to ensure equitable...
26 February 2025
By Jerome Doraisamy
A family lawyer on why more couples are saying ‘I do’ to prenups
With the increasing number of couples opting for prenuptial agreements, a law firm principal discusses what this surge...
25 February 2025
By Grace Robbie
Navigating the legal complexities of a ‘grey divorce’
Older couples who want to divorce often have their minds completely made up, but there are still numerous challenges...
18 February 2025
By Naomi Neilson
Why changes to the Family Law Act work against its own cause
Recent legislative changes have left many of us scrambling to adapt to the new framework, asking whether the changes...
20 December 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
What family lawyers need to know about the latest legislative reforms
The recent updates to the Family Law Act send clear messages to the legal profession and broader community, writes...
11 December 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Prestigious 30 Under 30 Awards 2025 unveils more finalists
Lawyers Weekly announces 286 finalists across corporate counsel (large business), family law, financial services,...
28 November 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Thornton + King acquires Sydney boutique
NewLaw firm Thornton + King has acquired a boutique family law firm and has appointed the firm’s owner to a key...
15 November 2024
By Grace Robbie
Parenting arrangements involving children with special needs
Navigating parenting arrangements from a legal perspective is a challenging endeavour, multiplied significantly when...
18 October 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Children’s lawyer named WA Law Society president for 2025
Gary Mack, who is the mayor of West Australian town Cambridge, as well as an independent children’s lawyer and family...
11 October 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
How new laws could cater for disputes over pets
As any family lawyer will tell you, informing a client that their beloved furry friend is lumped into the property...
26 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Family lawyers are combating burnout by doing law differently
While collaborative practice is not the answer to every situation, the opportunity to think about, and do, separation...
12 September 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Estrin Saul Lawyers promotes senior associate into leadership role
To complement the growth at Estrin Saul Lawyers & Migration Specialists, the firm has promoted one of its lawyers...
19 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson
Understanding the vicious cycle: Representing DV offenders who are also the victims
I am often asked why I represent people that commit family violence. Here is my answer, writes Lauren...
12 July 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
How social media is changing outcomes of family law matters
Permeating nearly every aspect of society, social media’s influence extends to family law cases within Australia with...
11 July 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Resolve Divorce appoints new GM, promotes 2 to senior associate
Award-winning boutique firm Resolve Divorce has promoted two of its associates to senior associate and named a new...
09 July 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
JustFund names new COO
Specialist family law lender JustFund has appointed a former practitioner as its new chief operating...
09 July 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Family lawyer’s $115k bill voided for disclosure failures
A family lawyer’s $115,000 legal bill was voided by a judge who found he did not provide a costs estimate but...
04 July 2024
By Naomi Neilson
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