The Family Law Education Network has launched a new membership program designed to provide practical support, legal resources and professional development for family lawyers, mediators and legal practitioners.
As the dust starts to settle on the May 6 changes, we are taking a look at some of the other changes that have been less publicised
We are thrilled to announce that our team has been hard at work updating our FLENA precedents to align with the latest legislation change that came into effect on May 6, 2024.
FLENA has teamed up with JustFund, Settify, and Infotrack to bring an offering of subsidised CPDs for our non-paying members throughout 2024/25.
In a move set to revolutionise the legal landscape, FLENA has announced its partnership with Smarter Drafter, a leading provider of automated document drafting technology.
AI is arguably one of the greatest technological advancements for the industry in many decades turning your everyday lawyer into a blogger, marketing genius, ad-writer, IT professional, the list is endless – but what happens when we let AI replace our own professional skills?
The Family Law Amendment Bill 2024 was first released to the public for comment as the Exposure Draft: Family Law Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2023 in September 2023 and 22 August 2024 marked a significant step in the movement toward the Bill becoming legislation with the First Reading before the House of Representatives and the passing of a motion for the Bill to go to a second reading.
As practitioners we have all heard it time and time again from clients, “we’ve reached an agreement do we really need to do financial disclosure”, or more accurately “why should I show them my bank accounts, we’re separated, it’s none of their business” and it is indisputable that the exchange of financial disclosure can be a confronting task for a client, particularly where parties have been separated for some time.
In September 2021 we were thrust into a new world order in Family Law, in the midst of a lockdown we saw a major overhaul of the rules and regulations governing Family Law, including the renewed focus on the Court’s ability to make Orders for costs where parties do not comply with Orders of the Court or the rules.
The embedding of the principles established in section 190 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 into the Family Law Act as section 95 on 6 May 2023 emphasises the crucial role of the overarching purpose and how it is applied in Family Law matters.
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE UPDATE: SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS TO COURT FORMS
Updated provided 23 April 2024
Property settlements are a cornerstone of family law practice, especially in high-net-worth cases involving trusts, businesses, and self-managed super funds (SMSFs). Managing these complexities requires precise calculations, tailored strategies, and having the ability to wade through information to gather and collate the relevant information to assist your client and a valuer.
Family violence is complex, deeply personal, and often misunderstood.
One of the greatest barriers to recognising and responding to family violence is the persistence of the ‘perfect victim’ myth—the idea that survivors must behave in a certain way to be believed. As family lawyers, it is critical to challenge these misconceptions so we can better identify, support, and advocate for clients who may be at risk.
The rise of Collaborative Practice in family law is undoubtably having a positive impact on both the profession, and the clients we serve. Those who undertaking the formal training report invaluable insights which only compound when those skills are applied to real cases.
“A person is not entitled to practise as a barrister or solicitor in a federal court by reason of subsection (1) unless his or her name appears in the Register of Practitioners kept in accordance with the next succeeding section as a person entitled to practise in that capacity”
“A person is not entitled to practise as a barrister or solicitor in a federal court by reason of subsection (1) unless his or her name appears in the Register of Practitioners kept in accordance with the next succeeding section as a person entitled to practise in that capacity”
“A person is not entitled to practise as a barrister or solicitor in a federal court by reason of subsection (1) unless his or her name appears in the Register of Practitioners kept in accordance with the next succeeding section as a person entitled to practise in that capacity”
Property settlements are a cornerstone of family law practice, especially in high-net-worth cases involving trusts, businesses, and self-managed super funds (SMSFs). Managing these complexities requires precise calculations, tailored strategies, and having the ability to wade through information to gather and collate the relevant information to assist your client and a valuer.
We all know that the current cost of living crisis is impacting families, and putting more pressure on Australians in so many ways. A recent survey found that 56% of families with children under 18 are currently reporting high levels
