Category: Family law
Parenting, property and family law commentary — appeals, injunctions, disclosure and practice in the Federal Circuit and Family Court. By Sydney barrister Anthony Strik. To discuss your matter, book a conference or call 02 8239 3200.
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Kenton & Odom [2026] FedCFamC1A 5 – Family Law Appeal
In Kenton & Odom [2026] FedCFamC1A 5, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1, Appellate) heard an appeal in family law…
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Family Law: Z & J (No 4) [2025] FedCFamC1F 22
Case: Z & J (No 4) [2025] FedCFamC1F 22 Court: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) Date: 23 January 2025 Summary:…
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Family Law: G & G (No 3) [2024] FedCFamC2F 1809
Case: G & G (No 3) [2024] FedCFamC2F 1809 Court: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) Date: 16 December 2024 Summary:…
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Family Law: G & G (No 2) [2024] FedCFamC2F 1798
Case: G & G (No 2) [2024] FedCFamC2F 1798 Court: Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) Date: 5 December 2024 Summary:…
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Re K: A Landmark Australian Family Law Case on Child Custody and Criminal Proceedings
Case: Re K (1994) 117 FLR 63; (1994) 17 Fam LR 537; (1994) FLC 92-461 The 1994 Full Court of the Family Court decision…
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When Time Runs Out: The Inflexibility of Section 60 Kenton & Odom [2026] FedCFamC1A 5
Kenton & Odom [2026] FedCFamC1A 5 I recently appeared for the successful respondent in Kenton & Odom, a decision of Justice Schonell that serves…
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How to Navigate Section 114 Family Law Act (Injunctions)
1) Section 114 lets courts issue injunctions to stop one party from disposing of assets during family law proceedings — apply early to freeze…
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When Divorce Orders Become Unassailable: The Finality Principle in Australian Family Law
Understanding the absolute bar on appeals after divorce takes effect The Fundamental Principle Australian family law operates on a bedrock principle: once a divorce…
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FCFCOA Rules — 10 June 2025
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Family Law) Rules 2021 made under Chapter 3 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021…
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Family Violence: Sayed & Rehmann [2025] FedCFamC1A 145
Note: The form of the order is subject to the entry in the Court’s records. Note: This copy of the Court’s Reasons for judgment…