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Australia divorce law: July 2026
As of 19 July 2026, Australia has not abolished no-fault divorce or changed the basic 12-month separation requirement. The most recent developments concern filing fees, short marriages, court attendance and…
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Personal Injury Compensation in Property Settlements
Many people assume that if they receive compensation for a personal injury, that money belongs to them alone. That assumption is understandable. A personal injury payout may compensate a person…
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How Courts Decide Parenting Arrangements in Australia
In Australia, the Court does not start with the rights of each parent. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia focuses on what is in the best interests of…
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How does the Family Court divide property after separation in Australia?
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia looks at the whole financial position of the parties and decides whether it is just and equitable to alter their property interests.…
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Isles & Nelissen [2022] FedCFamC1A 97: Unacceptable Risk in Parenting Proceedings
Isles & Nelissen [2022] FedCFamC1A 97: Unacceptable Risk in Parenting Proceedings Background Isles & Nelissen was decided by the Full Court of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of…
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Bernard & Bernard [2019] FamCA 421: Testamentary Trusts, Inheritance, and the Family Law Property Pool
Bernard & Bernard [2019] FamCA 421: Testamentary Trusts, Inheritance, and the Family Law Property Pool Background Bernard & Bernard was decided by the Family Court of Australia on 5…
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Barnes v Addy (1874) LR 9 Ch App 244: Equity, fiduciary duties, and constructive trusts
Barnes v Addy (1874) LR 9 Ch App 244: Equity, fiduciary duties, and constructive trusts Background: William Addy died on 15 December 1835. In his will, he left his estate…
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Shinohara & Shinohara [2025] FedCFamC1A 126
Shinohara & Shinohara [2025] FedCFamC1A 126 is the first appellate decision to consider the amended section 79 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth), which commenced on 10 June 2025.…
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Let’s look at the recent decision of Angius v Angius [2025] NSWCA 113 (Judges Bell CJ, Mitchelmore JA, Ball JA)
Based on the Legislation – Succession Act 2006 (NSW)- Part 3 (Family provision) Factors warranting a claim – the court found strong moral and relational grounds, including her serious illness,…
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The Key Role of a Competent Lawyer: Lessons from Bosschieter v Howitt [2024] NSWSC 1676
Mana Ghadirian-Marnani April 10, 2025 In the legal profession, competence is not just a desirable trait—it is the foundation upon which justice is built. The recent Supreme Court of New…