Family Law

Family law sits at the intersection of legal principle and human experience. In Australia, the framework established by the Family Law Act 1975 continues to evolve through amendment, appellate decisions, and shifting community standards. From parenting disputes and property settlements to family violence, surrogacy, and the rights of LGBTQ+ families, the area covers some of the most consequential matters that come before the courts.

Our family law coverage is written for legal professionals and students who want more than a summary. Contributors write from direct experience in the field, examining how courts are applying best interests principles, how property settlements are being calculated in complex asset situations, and how procedural changes following the merger of the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court are playing out in practice.