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WA Case summaries

Stay sharp with the latest family law case insights. This space brings together real-world examples, commentary and practical takeaways from recent decisions in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

From enforcement missteps to representation pitfalls, these case updates are a quick way to reflect, review, and refine your practice — so you can avoid the mistakes others make.

Burton & Mafi [2025] FCWA 289

Practitioners and parties must carefully adhere to court-imposed filing deadlines and directions.
The appeal pathway from the FWCA is complex, and depends on the decision maker, the legislation, and whether the order is interlocutory

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Fishwick & Austen-Leigh [2025] FCWA 173

A conviction for breach of an interim family violence restraining order will constitute “an offence involving violence, or a threat of violence, to the other party” for the purpose of the mandatory cross examination ban

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