Beyond the Court Room…

Beyond the Court Room…

Beyond the Court Room:The Power of Lawyer-led Mediation The most favoured method of Mediation in financial cases proceeding in the Federal Circuit Court and Family Court of Australia is the lawyer-led model. This involves the parties being represented by a legal team,...
Freeman Family Law Christmas Hotline

Freeman Family Law Christmas Hotline

As we wrap up another year, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support. We wish you and your loved ones a safe, joyful and restorative holiday season. While our team is taking a well-earned break, we understand that some matters can’t...
Legally Apply for Time with Your Kids at Xmas

Legally Apply for Time with Your Kids at Xmas

URGENT REMINDER Do You Want Time with Your Kids at Xmas Time? DO NOT WAIT UNTIL NOV. 14th!!! Each year the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia  provide practitioners with a cut off date for urgent applications for any matters relating to children to be heard...
Shinohara’s Case

Shinohara’s Case

SHINOHARA’S CASE -TURNING FAMILY LAW ON ITS HEAD From time to time the Federal Circuit and Family Court (“Fcfcoa”) produces a case that is a watershed in the law. The recent case of Shinohara is one such case. This case has already had an enormous impact on the...
Family Violence

Family Violence

BALANCING JUSTICE: Family Violence and Financial Outcomes Changes made to the Family Law Act in June of this year now require Courts when dividing assets between the parties to take into account any family violence. This is a very significant change to the...