After years of refusing to sign, Japan on Jan. 24 officially joined the Hague convention that governs cross-border child custody disputes that result from broken marriages…

WEALTHY husbands who split from their wives after a long marriage are less likely to walk away with the lion’s share of the assets following a landmark full Family Court decision…

The New South Wales Health Minister and Attorney-General have taken opposing sides over proposed legislation to change the legal definition of an unborn child. MPs will be allowed a conscience vote on the private member’s bill, which is designed to allow criminal liability for the death of a foetus that is at least 20 weeks old. Currently, charges can only be laid over the injury or death of the mother…

CUTS to the nation’s 65 Family Relationship Centres have prompted more than half to reduce staffing and put families at risk. ..

With the Federal Election looming, it is interesting to note the policies of each of the major political parties with respect to family law issues…

A NATIONWIDE push to allow same-sex marriage is under way after a NSW parliamentary committee found it can be legislated at a state level…

FAMILY Relationship Centres have called for the revenue from court fee increases of 20 per cent intended to deter vexatious litigants to be redirected to mediation services to help at-risk children…

In Australia a pre-nup is simply a binding financial agreement that sits under the Family Law Act. It’s a legal contract that can be entered into by married couples, same-sex couples and those in de facto relationships…

This Act makes amendments to the administrative structures and processes of the Federal Court of Australia, the Family Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Court of Australia…

Parents will have the right to request part-time work when they return from having a baby under changes to workplace relations laws, Prime Minister Julia Gillard says…