If you have separated from your partner, you will likely need to divide your property. If this is done informally (by a simple...

Two random but strangely connected articles caught my eye this week, and I thought they were worthy of comment, given they represent a...

Many moons ago, while I was still a banking lawyer, a family lawyer friend told me that no-one ever files documents on time in the family...

Separating from a life partner you share a home with is difficult enough when they’re rational, reasonable and empathetic. But what...

On 1 September 2021 the Australian family court and federal circuit court (the “FCC”) will merge. And I can’t wait. At the moment the...

There’s a litmus test question for determining whether you are in an abusive relationship. Have you ever asked yourself, “is this what...

Domestic abuse is a lot like hepatitis. Most people don’t know they have it. However, its impact on sufferers can be severe and...

A common but antiquated question in the family violence debate (using gendered language for historical accuracy) is “why didn’t she...

There’s a game played by primary school children in the Middle East. Each child is given a bucket and a number of blank slips of paper....