Family Law – A New Case Management System

Since the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (The Act) came into effect the courts have struggled to cater for the diverse and subjective factual situations that are inherent in each marital dispute after separation. There has always been some difficulty in applying a Legal...

Family Courts: The Impact Of COVID-19

Looking for a cost-effective option to divorce? Are you worried about the impact COVID-19 has had on the family courts? Mediation may be the best option for you. Ryan Murdoch O’Regan’s expert family lawyer, Kathleen Dare, states: “COVID-19 has impacted on all of...

Horror Story: I Enjoy Working In Family Law…

I recently came to ponder my enjoyment of practicing family law, after I introduced myself to a new colleague (let’s call her *Jane). On that occasion I (rather proudly) indicated that I practiced in family law. Jane, unhesitatingly, made some rather harsh,...

Can I Change Final Family Court Orders?

When people form a relationship, they engage in activities as partners which can include; having children, living together, pooling incomes, buying and selling property and getting married. When these relationships go sour and there is a need to separate, the Family...