Property Settlement After a Long Marriage with Family Loans Involved
In Brimmer & Brimmer [2025], the Family Court assessed property division after a long marriage involving family loans, children, and contributions. Learn how assets and liabilities were split.
Adult Child Maintenance Dismissed – When Support Becomes Unnecessary
In Breitner & Breitner [2025], the Family Court dismissed a mother’s claim for adult child maintenance. Learn why the court said support was not necessary under section 66L.
When Family Court Documents Are Needed in a Criminal Trial
Learn how the Family Court released confidential documents for use in a criminal trial in Simon & Birch [2025], and what it means for litigants needing access to evidence across jurisdictions.
Spousal Maintenance, Asset Access & Family Court Enforcement
When a relationship ends and one partner is left without income, the Family Court has the power to step in—especially when children are involved and one parent is left carrying the full caregiving burden. In Hyde & Bergsma [2025], the Federal Circuit and Family Court dealt with a mother caring for a child with special […]
When a Child Rejects a Parent: What the Court Decided
In Camilleri & Wills [2023], the Family Court addressed child estrangement, parental conflict, and expert recommendations. Learn why the father was given sole responsibility and no time to the mother.
Parenting Orders Revisited After Trial
In Wilkins & Wilkins (No. 2) [2023], the Family Court revisited parenting arrangements after trial. Learn why the orders changed and how the Court prioritised the child’s needs post-judgment.