20th Annual Family Law Conference JW Marriott Gold Coast 20 August 2026 TEN – The Education NetworkJacky Campbell Partner, Forte Family Lawyers Introduction The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) (FLAA 2024) was passed by the Federal Government in December 2024. Included in the amendments, which came into effect on 10 June...
Today’s increasing globalisation means that the numbers of couples and families who are temporary or permanent residents, own property, have property interests and/or run businesses in other countries is on the rise. In cross-border disputes after relationship breakdown, where you litigate can impact outcomes. This paper looks at how jurisdictional and forum issues are dealt with in cross-border family law disputes in Australia.
This article examines how recent amendments have changed the way a child's objection is determined in international child abduction cases in Australia and how those changes may impact the outcome of future cases. The purpose of the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (the...
A Binding Financial Agreement is a legal contract between partners or former partners that outlines how assets, property, and finances will be divided in the event of a relationship breakdown, thereby avoiding court involvement. Defining a Binding Financial Agreement In Australia, a binding financial agreement (BFA) is a...
Family law matters can be complex at the best of times, but if one spouse becomes bankrupt matters can become far more complicated. Under the Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth) in Australia, a person may apply for voluntary bankruptcy if they: Are unable to pay their debts as and when they fall due (insolvent); and Have a connection to...
The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 (the Act) was recently passed by Federal Parliament and most of the amendments will take effect on 10 June 2025. The Act amends the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (FLA) and primarily deals with the property settlement and maintenance provisions for married and de facto couples in Pts VIII and...
In Australia, pets are often treated as members of the family, and this is particularly obvious with dogs. The cost of, and demand for, designer dog breeds like cavoodles and labradoodles is high. They are given human names like Lucy and Max – not Rover and Fido - and are more likely to live indoors than outdoors as they did...
Australia's family law landscape is undergoing significant changes that may impact separated parents. The Family Law Amendment Act 2023 (FLAA) is at the centre of these reforms, aiming to streamline and clarify certain aspects of family law. These changes will impact parents, children, and legal professionals alike. Please...
First published 10 March 2023, updated 27 November 2025 and June 2026 Introduction Most property settlements under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (FLA) involve a consideration of superannuation. Even the smallest property pools will usually include some superannuation. On 1 July 2025 the Superannuation Guarantee (SG)...
The equitable presumptions of advancement and resulting trust were examined by the High Court of Australia in Bosanac v Commissioner of Taxation [2022] HCA 34; (2022) FLC 94-107 delivered on 12 October 2022. The High Court considered whether the presumption of advancement had been abolished and discussed the relevance of the...