Family law system urged to maintain vigilance against family violence

Australia’s family law system must continue to address a growing need for family violence screening among troubled families, according to the Australian Institute of Family Studies.

The family law implications of early contact between sperm donors and their donor offspring

This article considers the possible family law implications of legislation to ensure that donor-conceived adults can access their donor’s identity. 

Context: Family Law DOORS

Background information about the DOORS discussion that is addressed in The Family Law DOORS article.

The Family Law DOORS

This article addresses criticisms of the Family Law DOORS (FL-DOORS) whole-of-family risk screening tool designed for use across the family law sector, following on from an earlier evaluation study by the Australian Institute for Family Studies that claimed only limited take-up of the tool, and presents new evidence on current use of and research with the FL-DOORS, referring to data from over 7,200 cases.

Family law changes "a step in the right direction"

An evaluation of the 2012 Family Law Act amendments that were designed to improve responses to family violence and child abuse has found the changes are "a step in the right direction".

Representing children in legal proceedings

This webinar described notable developments and initiatives taking place internationally in the area of child legal representation.

Family law update

New measures to combat forced marriages

Property and financial matters upon the breakdown of de facto relationships

This paper aims to provide non-legal professionals in the family law sector with a general outline of the relevant reforms

Family law update

Children's direct participation and the views of Australian judges

Family Matters article