The new Court rules are live and the focus no doubt of much review and concentration ahead of when they take effect tomorrow, 1 September 2021.  The new rules are termed the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family…
Continue Reading New Court Eve: What will tomorrow bring?

We are officially on the fast track to 1 September, and time to talk about the Fast Track Hearing List within our brand new, amalgamated Court.
In past years, some difficulty has been caused by the same timelines and…
Continue Reading We’re on the Fast Track Baby…

Four days to launch and there is much buzz in the family law profession about what next Wednesday will bring!  The new Family Law Rules, which will give effect to the initiatives set out in the Central Practice Direction have…
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We are halfway through the Countdown, and what an apt time to talk about interim proceedings under the new amalgamated Court and effective from next Wednesday (1 September).
It is not unusual for a dispute between separated parents and/or parties…
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Six days to go and what an ideal time to focus more on dispute resolution within the amalgamated Court!
Importantly, it remains that if there are family violence and safety concerns, the emphasis upon dispute resolution is of less pertinence.…
Continue Reading The Rhythm of Resolution

Step 1: Decide if you wish to make a sole or a joint application for divorce
A sole application means you are applying solely for a divorce and you may have to incur the entire filing fee that is payable…
Continue Reading What is the process for divorce in Australia?

Day 7 on the litigation highway, and what better time to talk about timelines within the new FCFCoA and the Central Practice Direction. It’s important to appreciate from the outset, that it is a rare matter that will endure…
Continue Reading Tight timelines – the new pathway