The focus of this family law update is the report of the Family Law Pathways Advisory Group, titled 'Out of the maze: pathways to the future for families experiencing separation'. The author summarises what the report has to say about problems with, and perceptions of, the current system; key functions of an integrated system; the concept of the pathway, which links identified need with appropriate routes to solutions in the light of those needs; and managing the new system. He highlights that many of the report's recommendations entail the commitment by government of significant resources.