Family

Articles

18 Nov 2016

Did the High Court hand down a judgment on cryonic preservation?

'Policy concern cannot lead the court to decline to deal with a situation that demands resolution,' says Mr Justice Peter Jackson

18 Nov 2016

Never work with animals?

Pet nups are on the rise as exes seek clarity over ownership upon separation

9 Nov 2016

Government's 'bedroom' tax unlawful

Supreme Court slams 'ironic and inexplicable inconsistency' of state's approach

8 Nov 2016

The need for a consistent approach to same-sex marriage

Differences in the law on same-sex marriage and adoption internationally are preventing parents from being recognised as such, writes Helen Greenfield

8 Nov 2016

Uncertain future for family law after Brexit

Cross-border divorce cases face uncertain post-Brexit future, says Clayton Miller

8 Nov 2016

'Long overdue' cohabitation laws urgently needed

Lawyers call on government to introduce protection for fastest growing family type

1 Nov 2016

The journalese of divorce

The law recognises the length of a marriage and relevance of non-financial contributions, so why doesn't the media, asks Pippa Allsop

1 Nov 2016

Promoting 'out of court' divorce

The courts are no longer viewed as places for determining disputes, but as valuable real estate to be plundered, writes Marilyn Stowe