12th Annual Family Law Conference

Family law practice is constantly changing and the challenges facing practitioners continue to evolve. Our annual family law conference examines some of the major themes which have dominated the family law landscape. This year is no exception: we have two important High Court decisions to unpack involving parenting matters and financial agreements, and the globalising world community has brought international property and child support matters to the fore.

Property Matters

• Assessing Interests and Contributions in Family Law Cases – How Does it All Add Up?
• Section 79A and Setting Aside Property Orders
• Cross Jurisdictional Matters and Dealing with Overseas Property
• The Corporations Act and Family Law

Children and Parenting Issues

• Parenting Disputes and the Child’s Best Interests Following the High Court’s Decision in Bondelmonte
• Impact of Substance Abuse in Parenting Matters
• Child Support and Overseas Payers – When Maintenance Obligations Extend Beyond the Border

Courtroom Procedural Issues

• Caught on Camera: The Admissibility of Audio and Video Recordings in Family Law Matters
• Contravention and Contempt Hearings: A Guide for Family Lawyers
• The Impact of Death on Family Law Proceedings

Preparing and Enforcing Financial Agreements

• Parents, “Pre-Nups”, and Pressure – How to Prepare a Watertight BFA to Protect Family Wealth
• Material Changes in Circumstances, Impracticability Issues and the Enforceability of Financial Agreements