The federal government’s independent auditor has flagged an investigation of the $3.5 billion child support system, a move that could provide further ammunition for Pauline Hanson’s claim that the system is unfair to non-custodial parents…

Staring, withdrawing affection or threatening a divorce are now defined­ as domestic violence in the first national guidelines for judges and magistrates…

Influential Australian journalist Andrew Denton has launched a new campaign for assisted dying in Australia, and called on the Catholic Church to “stay out” of the euthanasia debate…

Domestic violence orders will be issued for longer and information-sharing across agencies will be easier under strengthened domestic violence legislation in Queensland. ..

It seems everyone wants family law system reform. But the head of the Family Court says we should be wary of simple solutions to complex problems…

Federal court-filing fees are set to rise on 1 July with increases expected to raise more than $87 million…

Non-genuine couples who have orchestrated “fake marriages” to gain Australian visas and then claim separate welfare cheques will be stripped of entitlements as part of a nationwide crackdown to be announced by the Federal Government today…

Attorney General George Brandis confirmed the Court fee increases for family law matters, which are expected to rise significantly above the current level of $845…

Hundreds of couples are claiming false marital and relationship status to rort millions of dollars from Centrelink…

Until recently, there was no law protecting you from the spread of your intimate images. Does Victoria have the answer?..