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Family Law
DBH Lawyers names new head of family law
Adelaide-based firm DBH Lawyers has appointed a new partner and head of family law, marking a strategic step in the...
22 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
Mullins expands into family law with key partner hire
Queensland-based law firm Mullins has launched a family law practice, appointing a seasoned lawyer with over a decade...
16 July 2025
By Grace Robbie
CALD families and the family law system: Building true accessibility
For CALD families to fully engage with the family law system, access must mean more than availability of resources,...
10 July 2025
By Dora Ko
Barry Nilsson adds principal to bolster family law practice
National firm Barry Nilsson has appointed a new principal to its family law practice in Melbourne.
23 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
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 family lawyers principals unite to launch Tosh Colls
Two former colleagues, together bringing more than four decades of legal experience, have launched a boutique family...
19 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
New Family Law Act ‘raises more questions than answers’, lawyers argue
The “once-in-a-generation” reforms to the Family Law Act have now come into effect, aiming to strengthen...
11 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
Psychological safety vital to combat ‘emotional intensity’ in family law
With rising caseloads and increasing emotional demands, family lawyers are confronting a crisis that not only threatens...
04 June 2025
By Grace Robbie
New initiative to provide free resources to victims of family violence
To mark Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, The Separation Guide has launched a new initiative to provide...
22 May 2025
By Lauren Croft
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 Harry Dunk
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 Michael Tiyce
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 Genevieve Morgan
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 Arabella Walton
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 Michael Tiyce
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