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The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has provided guidance on legal practitioners' duty of formality insofar as it relates to corresponding by email with the court.

This Federal Court decision highlights an interesting and practical solution for former directors who receive a director penalty notice after their directorship has ended.

New provisions under the amendments to the Family Law Act now require an Independent Children's Lawyer to meet with the child or children whose interests they are appointed to represent...

The passing of the most recent Family Law Amendment Act on 19 October 2023 brings significant changes to the current regime.

The Family Law Amendment Bill 2023 proposes that section 60CC be repealed and replaced with a substitute section 60CC. The Bill was passed on 19 October 2023.

The Family Law Amendment Act passed on 19 October 2023 includes a new section 65DAAA which codifies the rule in Rice v Asplund (1979) FLC 90-725.

A recent court decision demonstrates the problems that can arise when corporate structures aren't properly understood or dealt with in final property settlement orders.

The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Protecting Worker Entitlements) Act 2023 outlines various changes to protect worker entitlements and enhance rights.

Failure of parties to comply with the terms of a commercial lease is not uncommon. Learn more about the options for parties to exercise their rights to seek performance of...

A family report is an important piece of evidence in a parenting dispute.

The Digital Platform Regulators' Forum has prepared a joint submission to government acknowledging the potential for artificial intelligence to enhance Australia's digital economy but also to compromise consumer protection, competition,...

In what may be the most significant change to the Family Law Act in nearly two decades, the presumption of equal shared parental responsibility for children is set to be...