by Jacky Campbell | Oct 27, 2018 | Overview of changes in the law
The Australian Law Reform Commission Discussion Paper on the Review of the Family Law System was released on 2 October 2018. The Discussion Paper is over 300 pages, asks 33 questions and makes 124 proposals for changes to the family law system. Many other proposals...
by Jacky Campbell | Nov 3, 2018 | Articles, Overview of changes in the law, Topic
“Don’t it always seem to go That you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone They paved paradise And put up a parking lot” “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell What was the original purpose of the Family Court of...
by Jacky Campbell | Nov 27, 2018 | Overview of changes in the law, Parenting
The Family Law Amendment (Family Violence & Other Measures) Act 2018 (“Family Violence Act”) commenced operation on 1 September 2018. Its changes will impact on the law, practice and procedures in family law matters, not only where there are family...
by Jacky Campbell | Jun 27, 2019 | Articles, Overview of changes in the law, Topic
De-federation and Family Law Fragmentation Family law never stagnates. Legislative reforms since the introduction of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) have often either followed societal developments or, more frequently, led or accompanied them. However, the next 12...
by Jacky Campbell | Oct 11, 2023 | Overview of changes in the law
The Federal Government has proposed changes to those parts of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (FLA) which direct how property settlements between separated couples are determined. Primarily the proposed amendments aim to clarify the process followed by the courts to...
by Jacky Campbell | Nov 14, 2023 | Articles, Overview of changes in the law
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...
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