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Big changes to Australia’s Family Law Act from June 2025: a comprehensive overview
In this article, we explain some of the key changes that will come into effect on 10 June 2025, with major reforms to the Family Law Act, and what they mean for people going through a property settlement and/or divorce.
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Can I claim more after finalising property settlement?
Family law property settlements are intended to be binding. Individuals who have separated from their ex-spouse are entitled to certainty once their property settlement has been finalised. For these reasons, the Court will only entertain the possibility of reopening property settlements in limited circumstances.
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Top 6 things to consider for child handover when co-parenting after separation
After separation from your partner, one area that can often be filled with stress and emotion is child handover or changeover time. In this article, we provide six key things to consider when working through your parenting arrangements, specifically related to handover.
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How is property acquired after separation but before property settlement treated?
Questions around the treatment of property acquired after separation are understandable, especially when some property settlements can take a while to finalise. In this article, we look at how property acquired after separation but before final property settlement are treated in family law.
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What is a conciliation conference? – Australian family law
A conciliation conference is a type of mediation. In family law matters, a conciliation conference is only available once court proceedings in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia have been initiated in respect of a property or financial dispute.
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Cryptocurrency in family law property settlement
As the world becomes increasingly digitalised and the number of people who own cryptocurrency increases, cryptocurrency is becoming a more common feature in family law property settlements.
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Who gets the engagement ring if we separate?
What happens to the engagement ring when you separate prior to getting married or when you separate/divorce after marriage? Does the recipient get to keep it, or should it be included in the assets available for distribution between the parties?
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Court ordered parenting courses in family law
In the event your parenting dispute proceeds to Court, it is likely the Court will make an order providing for you and/or the other parent to complete a parenting course if you have not completed one previously.
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Superannuation splitting under the family law
Under Australian family law, superannuation is treated as an asset. The balance of yours and your former partner’s superannuation should therefore be considered when negotiating and formalising a property settlement agreement after separation.
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Family Court Hearings - the Priority Property Pool (PPP) List
When proceedings are initiated in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, certain matters may be eligible for, or be allocated to, specialist lists. For example, in a property matter where the net asset pool is modest, the matter may be allocated to the PPP List.
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Family violence reforms to protect pets – effective from June 2025
Unfortunately, many family law cases in Australia also include family violence. Given this, there have been changes to the law in Victoria and on a national level in an effort to better protect victim survivors, their children and their pets.
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Family Court hearings – the Final Hearing
In this blog, we look at the purpose of a Final Hearing in family law matters, when hearings occur, timing of decisions and appeal options if you disagree with the decision of your Final Hearing.
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