11th Annual Melbourne Family Law Conference eBook

The pace of change in family law isn’t slowing, and neither are the pressures on practitioners. From navigating the post-reform property landscape to managing complex financial proceedings, 2026 brings new challenges that demand clear strategy and practical insight.

TEN The Education Network’s 11th Annual Melbourne Family Law Conference brings together leading experts to unpack how the courts are applying the latest reforms and where practice is heading next. Across two days, gain essential updates on property settlements, family violence, de facto relationships and financial agreements, plus practical guidance on costs, contraventions, child support and harmful proceedings orders. Round out your learning with your three compulsory CPD topics on professional skills, practice management and ethics — all tailored to the realities of modern family law practice.

Property Settlements and Financial Matters

• Beyond the Reforms: Addressing Family Violence in Property Settlements
• When the Court Says No: Navigating Scenarios Where Financial Orders Aren’t Just and Equitable
• Pending Final Determination: Managing Interim Applications in Complex Financial Matters
• Child Support Proceedings in the FCFOA: The What, When, Why, and How

Relationships and Intergenerational Family Wealth

• Proving De Facto Relationships: Shifting Thresholds and Complex Family Dynamics
• Binding the Deal: Ensuring Enforceability of Financial Agreements

Courtroom Strategies

• Is it Worth it? The Practicalities of Family Law Costs Applications
• Harmful Proceedings Orders: Understanding the New Landscape Under Section 102QAC
• I’ve Got the Report – Now What? Navigating Valuations and Expert Evidence in Property Settlements

3 Compulsory CPD Topics

• Professional Skills: Mastering Contravention Applications: Advocacy and Strategy Under the New Act
• Practice Management & Business Skills:  Refresher on Costs Agreements & Terms of Engagement - How to Manage Client Expectations, Get Paid and Avoid Complaints: Practice Management for Family Lawyers
• Ethics:  High-Stakes Files, High-Stress Practice: Managing Risk and Reputation in Family Law