What Is the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026?by Luisa Gaetani28 January 2026The Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 is a package of proposed Commonwealth law changes aimed at strengthening Australia’s response to hate-motivated conduct, extremist… Read More »What Is the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026?
Domestic violence trends after the holidays: planning a safe separationby Luisa Gaetani27 January 202620 January 2026A Specialist’s Take. KEY INSIGHTS: Domestic and family violence incidents consistently increase during and after holiday periods, making January and early Q1 a particularly high-risk… Read More »Domestic violence trends after the holidays: planning a safe separation
How Deepfake Technology Threatens Credibility in Family Lawby Luisa Gaetani31 October 202522 October 2025Co-Author: Grace Jolly KEY INSIGHTS: AI-generated deepfakes are emerging as a major challenge in Family Law, where credibility and evidence are central to outcomes in… Read More »How Deepfake Technology Threatens Credibility in Family Law
Parents Gifting Property Deposits? Here’s What Could Go Wrongby Luisa Gaetani29 May 20254 August 2025Co-Author: Grace Jolly KEY INSIGHTS: If parents are helping their child with purchasing a property it needs to be clearly stated if it is a… Read More »Parents Gifting Property Deposits? Here’s What Could Go Wrong
Key Changes to Family Law: What Separating Couples Need to Know from 10 June 2025by Luisa Gaetani12 May 20252 July 2025Co-authored by Logan Treacy. KEY TAKE OUTS: The changes focus on the financial and property aspects of relationship breakdown. The changes commence from 10 June… Read More »Key Changes to Family Law: What Separating Couples Need to Know from 10 June 2025
The Importance of Financial Disclosureby Luisa Gaetani16 April 202531 July 2025Co-authored by Grace Jolly KEY TAKE OUTS: A Melbourne man has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment for providing false financial disclosure evidence to the Federal… Read More »The Importance of Financial Disclosure
Understanding NSW Adoption Lawsby Luisa Gaetani16 April 202531 July 2025Co-authored by Grace Jolly KEY TAKE OUTS: In NSW, to legally adopt a child the Supreme Court is the governing body, with an eligibility criterion which… Read More »Understanding NSW Adoption Laws
Complexities of Divorce for High-Net-Worth individualsby Luisa Gaetani14 April 202528 July 2025Co-authored by Grace Jolly KEY TAKE OUTS: High-net-worth divorces involve complex considerations surrounding assets to ensure compliance with FCFCOA rules. Binding financial agreements are useful however… Read More »Complexities of Divorce for High-Net-Worth individuals
Understanding Coercive Control within Family Lawby Luisa Gaetani20 March 202531 July 2025Co-authored by Grace Jolly KEY TAKE OUTS: The term “coercive control” has now been dealt with by the Full Court with regard to family law matters.… Read More »Understanding Coercive Control within Family Law
Family Law Changes Effective 6 May 2024: What You Need to Knowby Luisa Gaetani13 June 202428 July 2025KEY TAKE OUTS: As of 6 May 2024, the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 (Cth) (FLAA) is now in operation with the aim to streamline… Read More »Family Law Changes Effective 6 May 2024: What You Need to Know
What ‘Baby Reindeer’ Reveals About Australian Lawsby Luisa Gaetani4 June 202414 August 2024KEY TAKE OUTS: The new No.1 hit TV show on Netflix based on a true story titled ‘Baby Reindeer’ has sparked conversations surrounding stalking and… Read More »What ‘Baby Reindeer’ Reveals About Australian Laws
Debunking Common Misconceptions in Family Lawby Luisa Gaetani30 January 202428 July 2025Co-authored by Melina Manna KEY TAKE OUTS: There are a number of misconceptions in Family Law. The Court will always rule in the best interests… Read More »Debunking Common Misconceptions in Family Law
Divorce Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to Divorce in the Australian Contextby Luisa Gaetani11 April 202317 November 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: There are numerous eligibility requirements that must be satisfied in order to be divorced in Australia. There are two types of divorce applications:… Read More »Divorce Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to Divorce in the Australian Context
The offence of stabbing in NSWby Luisa Gaetani17 March 202317 November 2025 KEY TAKE-OUTS: There are numerous offences which may arise out of a ‘stabbing’. The charges vary according to the seriousness of the injuries that… Read More »The offence of stabbing in NSW
What are your Parental Rights?by Luisa Gaetani13 March 202331 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: In determining parenting arrangements, the Court will look to the best interests of the child. This involves taking into consideration the benefit of… Read More »What are your Parental Rights?
Navigating Self-Defence Laws in NSW: A Comprehensive Guideby Luisa Gaetani24 February 202330 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Self-defence involves a reasonable use of force in proportion to the threat faced. If someone has applied excessive force, the defence will unlikely… Read More »Navigating Self-Defence Laws in NSW: A Comprehensive Guide
Unraveling Superannuation in Family Law Property Settlements: What You Should Knowby Luisa Gaetani17 February 202328 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: Under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) superannuation is categorised as a type of property and therefore, must be considered when splitting the… Read More »Unraveling Superannuation in Family Law Property Settlements: What You Should Know
Lighthouse Project: Implications for Your Family Law Caseby Luisa Gaetani10 February 202317 November 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: The Lighthouse Project is a pilot initiative that is being implemented in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. It involves a… Read More »Lighthouse Project: Implications for Your Family Law Case
The Critical Incident List: Court’s Urgent Response to Family Law Mattersby Luisa Gaetani1 February 202331 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS: On 6 June 2022, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia’s (FCFCOA) Critical Incident List commenced. This list allows successful applications to… Read More »The Critical Incident List: Court’s Urgent Response to Family Law Matters
My ex and I have final Family Law property orders, but he is not complying. What can be done?by Luisa Gaetani20 July 202229 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Section 106A of the Family Law Act authorizes the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) to appoint an officer of the… Read More »My ex and I have final Family Law property orders, but he is not complying. What can be done?