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The recent appellate decision of the Full Court of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia in Arrighetti & Qodirova [2026] FedCFamC1A 1 is one of the most significant parenting judgments to emerge in early 2026, particularly for families dealing with parental alienation, unfounded allegations and the breakdown of a child’s relationship with one…
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How are Employment Bonuses and Post Separation Income treated in a Family Law Property Division?
Bonuses and post separation income after your separation, but before your property settlement: what happens under s 79?
Certificate of Independent Legal Advice for your Binding Financial Agreement – The role of your Lawyer
A key requirement for a Binding Financial Agreement (also known as a “BFA”) to be enforceable is that each party must receive independent legal advice, which is formally confirmed through a signed statement (“Certificate of Independence”). But what does this mean in practice, and what exactly does a Lawyer do in this process?
Case Review: Australian Defence Force Duties and the Best Interests of the Child
The Full Court’s decision in Wendland & Wendland addressed the difficult balance between a parent’s military career in the Australian Defence Force (“ADF”) and a child’s need for routine and meaningful time with both parents.
How to Minimise your Family Law Legal Fees
By implementing these strategies, you can significantly reduce your legal costs and achieve a more efficient and less stressful resolution of your Family Law matter.
What is the difference between Division 1 and Division 2 in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia?
Understanding which division your case falls under can help determine how the case will be handled in terms of procedure and timeline.
Dividing Property After a De Facto Relationship Ends: What You Need to Know
This article is for anyone who has been in a de facto relationship and is now separated or considering separation.
Family Court Proceedings: What to Do If You’ve Been Served
This article is for anyone who has received Family Law Court documents and needs clear guidance on their next steps.
Why Is It Important to Know If You’re in a De Facto Relationship in Australian Family Law?
In Australian Family Law, knowing whether you are in a de facto relationship is crucial because it determines your legal rights and responsibilities if the relationship ends.
Military and Police personnel – two key considerations when navigating a parenting dispute and why you need an experienced Family Lawyer.
Being in the Military or Police or being the ex-spouse of someone in the Military or Police comes with a unique set of challenges, specifically when it comes to regular relocation.
The 4 Biggest Risks of Not Formalising Your Family Law Property Settlement
If you do not formalise your property division by way of an Application for Consent Orders or a Binding Financial Agreement, you will find yourself exposed to a number of high-risk situations that could affect your financial future.
Does My Income Affect My Family Law Property Settlement?
It is not unusual for one party to sacrifice their career in order to raise the family while the other continues to progress their career, earn a higher income and become the breadwinner.
The Top 4 things Business Owners should do when Separating
If you and your former partner own a business and are going through a separation there are 4 important aspects, unique to your circumstances that you should consider.
