- Major Differences in Family Law: Victoria vs. Other Australian States
Family law in Australia is largely governed by federal legislation, but each state and territory introduces its own nuances that affect how cases are handled. Victoria, in particular, stands out for its strong integration of family violence protections, specialized … Continue reading Major Differences in Family Law: Victoria vs. Other Australian States - When “Best Interests” Clash With Parental Conflict: A Family Court Case
A 2024 decision of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia highlights a recurring problem in family law: when parental conflict becomes so entrenched that the court must intervene not to “balance rights,” but to limit damage. This … Continue reading When “Best Interests” Clash With Parental Conflict: A Family Court Case - When Delay Undermines Justice: A Australian Family Court Decision Explained
Family law cases are supposed to prioritise children’s best interests. A recent decision of the Full Court of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia shows what happens when procedure falls behind reality and why how a decision … Continue reading When Delay Undermines Justice: A Australian Family Court Decision Explained - Notable Changes to Australia Family Law 2026
Australia has recently made notable changes to its family law, especially in how domestic and family violence is legally recognised and dealt with, as part of reforms to the Family Law Act 1975. These changes took effect in mid-2025 … Continue reading Notable Changes to Australia Family Law 2026 - Property Settlement Case in Melbourne: Barbieri & BarbieriA recent family law matter, Barbieri & Barbieri (No 2) [2024] FedCFamC1F 686, provides an important example of how Australian courts handle property settlement disputes where one party claims that the original consent orders were unfair due to financial … Continue reading Property Settlement Case in Melbourne: Barbieri & Barbieri
