This Week in Family Law

This Week in Family Law is the go-to podcast for busy Australian family lawyers looking to stay updated without the overwhelm. Each week, we discuss the latest industry news, deep dive into family law topics, analyse cases, and answer questions from family lawyers. Whether you’re a family lawyer in Australia, a practitioner working towards CPD, or simply interested in family law, this podcast delivers clear, practical insights in a bite-sized format. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest developments in Australian family law. New episodes drop every Monday.

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  Episode #20

  Ep 20: Sofia Vergara's frozen embryo dispute

  Aug 16, 202622 minS2

  In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we cover the latest updates in Australian family law, including the FLS Expert Conference in Canberra, the Law Society of NSW AI Hub Resource and the High Court finding that secret recordings can be used as evidence in DV cases. In Law in Motion, we explore the legalities behind Sofia Vergara's frozen embryo dispute with ex-husband Nick Loeb, plus some similar Australian cases and what Australian family lawyers can take from these cases. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:40 - What's Up? - Updates in Family Law for this week 4:26 - Law in Motion - Sofia Vergara's frozen embryo dispute Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for general information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on as such. The views expressed are general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances. You should seek independent legal advice before acting on any information discussed. About the podcast: This Week in Family Law is the go-to podcast for busy Australian family lawyers looking to stay updated without the overwhelm. Whether you’re a family lawyer in Australia, a practitioner working towards CPD, or simply interested in family law, this podcast delivers clear, practical insights in a bite-sized format. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest developments in Australian family law. New episodes drop every Monday. Topics covered in this episode: - Junior lawyer loses job due to TikTok - FLS Expert Conference in Canberra - Law Society of NSW AI Hub Resource - High Court finds secret recordings can be used as evidence in DV case - Sofia Vergara's frozen embryo dispute - Leena & Leena [2024] case - Piccolo v Piccolo [2017] case Links: FLS Expert Conference in Canberra https://www.lawsociety.com.au/publications-and-resources/AI-legal-professionals High Court finds secret recordings can be used as evidence in DV case https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-06/high-court-win-for-domestic-violence-secret-recording/107006118 Junior lawyer loses job due to TikTok https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/soulsucking-junior-lawyer-sacked-after-tiktok-video/news-story/adfecefc94cd5cfaea340bc095d16d60 FCFCOA Frozen Embryos Case Leena & Leena [2024] FedCFamC1F 135 Family Court of WA Frozen Embryos Case Piccolo v Piccolo [2017] FCWA 167 Submit a question or provide feedback: Email: familylawpodcast@leap.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LEAPAu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leap.family.law1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leapfamilylaw/

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  Episode #19

  Ep 19: Hague Convention - What happens when a parent flees with the kids?

  Aug 9, 202628 minS2

  In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we cover the latest updates in Australian family law, including 2026 national and state statistics on marriages and divorces, Webex divorce hearings, and the recent non-compliance case of Catlin and Catlin. In Law in Motion, we explore the Hague Convention cases behind the controversial 60 minutes episode titled 'The Point of No Return' and the court's response to the program. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:30 - What's Up? - Updates in Family Law for this week 7:57 - Law in Motion - Hague Convention 21:25 - Case Note Corner - Catlin and Catlin (No 2) Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for general information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on as such. The views expressed are general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances. You should seek independent legal advice before acting on any information discussed. About the podcast: This Week in Family Law is the go-to podcast for busy Australian family lawyers looking to stay updated without the overwhelm. Whether you’re a family lawyer in Australia, a practitioner working towards CPD, or simply interested in family law, this podcast delivers clear, practical insights in a bite-sized format. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest developments in Australian family law. New episodes drop every Monday. Topics covered in this episode: - National and state statistics on marriages and divorces - Divorce hearings moving to video (Webex) - Rebel Wilson wins defamation battle with Charlotte (Debbie) MacInnes - Changes to Supreme Court administrative arrangements - Hague Convention & international child abduction - The Court responds to 60 Minutes: The Point of No Return - Family violence, child safety & return orders - Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner Links: ABS national and state statistics on marriages and divorces https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/people-and-communities/marriages-and-divorces-australia/latest-release https://www.abs.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/7-interesting-stats-about-australian-marriages-and-divorces-2025 Divorce hearings moving to video https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/news-and-media-centre/updates-profession/divorce-pilot-national-rollout Rebel Wilson wins defamation battle https://lsj.com.au/articles/rebel-wilson-wins-defamation-battle/ Changes to the Supreme Court’s administrative arrangements https://supremecourt.nsw.gov.au/documents/media/sc20260731.pdf Hague Convention https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/news-and-media-centre/latest-news/hague-report https://www.9now.com.au/60-minutes/season-2026/episode-15 https://lsj.com.au/articles/the-limits-of-the-hague-convention-in-child-abduction-cases/ https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F/2021/263.html?context=1;query=Department%2520of%2520Communities%2520and%2520Justice%2520&%2520Bamfield;mask_path= https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F/2022/2.html https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F/2022/3.html https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1A/2022/35.html?context=1;query=Department%2520of%2520Communities%2520and%2520Justice%2520&%2520Bamfield;mask_path= https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F/2022/918.html https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/HCATrans/2022/209.html?context=1;query=Department%2520of%2520Communities%2520and%2520Justice%2520&%2520Bamfield;mask_path= https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F/2022/1077.html?context=1;query=Department%2520of%2520Communities%2520and%2520Justice%2520&%2520Bamfield;mask_path=au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F/2024/479.html? https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1A/2024/186.html? https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1A/2024/245.html? https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F/2025/25.html? https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F/2025/70.html? https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC2F/2025/1085.html? https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F/2025/551.html?context=1;query=Halmi%20&%20Halmi%20;mask_path= https://casechat.au/cases/au/department-of-communities-and-justice-austin https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1A/2025/41.html?context=1;query=Moroz%20&%20Moroz%20;mask_path= Catlin & Catlin (No 2) [2026] FedCFamC1A 128 https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1A/2026/128.html?context=1;query=Catlin%20&%20Catlin;mask_path= Submit a question or provide feedback: Email: familylawpodcast@leap.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LEAPAu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leap.family.law1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leapfamilylaw/

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  This Week in Family Law

  Bonus: What's Up? The last two months in family law

  Aug 5, 202616 minS2

  In this bonus episode of This Week in Family Law, we cover the all the latest updates in Australian family law that occurred during our break, including State Budgets and their impact of their respective courts, the NSW Supreme Court's new Instagram account, and all the latest on AI in Family Law. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:34 - What's Up? - Updates in Family Law for this week Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for general information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on as such. The views expressed are general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances. You should seek independent legal advice before acting on any information discussed. About the podcast: This Week in Family Law is the go-to podcast for busy Australian family lawyers looking to stay updated without the overwhelm. Whether you’re a family lawyer in Australia, a practitioner working towards CPD, or simply interested in family law, this podcast delivers clear, practical insights in a bite-sized format. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest developments in Australian family law. New episodes drop every Monday. Topics covered in this episode: - Is AI Eroding the Legal Apprenticeship? - The Supreme Court of NSW Is Now on Instagram - NSW LPAB Interim Report on PLT Reform - LIV: Family Law Court Program Offers an Insider's Perspective - FCFCOA Recruiting a Director of AI Innovation and Transformation - Courts 'Left Behind' in the NSW Budget (24 June) - QLS Welcomes Queensland Budget Boost (23 June) - Law Society SA: 'Justice Denied' in the State Budget (5 June) - Foundation to Boost Indigenous Legal Practitioners (9 July) - QLS Campaign on AI-Generated 'Legal Advice' - LIV: How Good Supervision Supports a Thriving Profession - LIV: Top AI Pitfalls in Law and How to Avoid Them Links: Is AI Eroding the Legal Apprenticeship? https://lsj.com.au/articles/is-ai-eroding-the-legal-apprenticeship/ The Supreme Court of NSW Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nswsupremecourt/?hl=en NSW LPAB Interim Report on PLT Reform https://supremecourt.nsw.gov.au/documents/media/Interim-Report-PLT-20260313.pdf LIV: Family Law Court Program Offers an Insider's Perspective https://www.liv.asn.au/web/law_institute_journal_and_news/web/lij/year/2026/07july/family-law-court-program-offers-insiders-perspective.aspx FCFCOA Recruiting a Director of AI Innovation and Transformation https://fcajobs.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.listJobs&jobid=933349FE-E6B6-B961-651E-ED1FA092A08D&CurATC=EXT&CurBID=677CD450-FC33-84A3-A68E-E3BF25CFF5ED&JobListID=D88C9D6E-258B-7949-72C3-E3BF25DC4B1B&jobsListKey=f37d3b12-d436-41ab-a927-c989beaf5291&persistVariables=CurATC,CurBID,JobListID,jobsListKey,JobID&lid=24342500044&rmuh=35FB2755B43F18BF1C54843D1D41B3F9ABF21AB3 Courts 'Left Behind' in the NSW Budget (24 June) https://www.lawsociety.com.au/courts-left-behind-nsw-budget-infrastructure-bonanza QLS Welcomes Queensland Budget Boost (23 June) https://www.qls.com.au/news-media-advocacy/qls-welcomes-budget-boost Law Society SA: 'Justice Denied' in the State Budget (5 June) https://www.lawsocietysa.asn.au/site/news-media-and-advocacy/media-releases/Justice-denied-in-State-Budget.aspx?name=Justice-denied-in-State-Budget Foundation to Boost Indigenous Legal Practitioners (9 July) https://www.lawsociety.com.au/publications-and-resources/news-media-releases/foundation-boost-indigenous-legal-practitioners QLS Campaign on AI-Generated 'Legal Advice' https://www.qlsproctor.com.au/2026/05/qls-launches-campaign-to-address-risks-of-ai-generated-legal-advice/ LIV: How Good Supervision Supports a Thriving Profession https://www.liv.asn.au/web/law_institute_journal_and_news/web/lij/year/2026/06june/how-good-supervision-can-support-a-thriving-legal-profession.aspx LIV: Top AI Pitfalls in Law and How to Avoid Them https://www.liv.asn.au/web/law_institute_journal_and_news/web/lij/year/2026/05may/strategic-insights-for-safe-use-of-ai-legal-forum-2026.aspx Submit a question or provide feedback: Email: familylawpodcast@leap.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LEAPAu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leap.family.law1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leapfamilylaw/

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  Episode #18

  Ep 18: Crazy client stories

  Aug 2, 202629 minS2

  In our first episode for Season 2 of This Week in Family Law, we cover the latest updates in Australian family law, including updates to court transcripts, new judicial appointments, fee increases, and the FCFCOA's response to a controversial 60 Minutes report. In Law in Motion, each of our hosts tells a crazy client story that has stuck with them to this day. From explicit photos for evidence to embarrassing issues brought up in divorce proceedings, this episode has it all! Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:49 - What's Up? - Updates in Family Law for this week 9:06 - Law in Motion - Crazy client stories Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for general information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on as such. The views expressed are general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances. You should seek independent legal advice before acting on any information discussed. About the podcast: This Week in Family Law is the go-to podcast for busy Australian family lawyers looking to stay updated without the overwhelm. Whether you’re a family lawyer in Australia, a practitioner working towards CPD, or simply interested in family law, this podcast delivers clear, practical insights in a bite-sized format. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest developments in Australian family law. New episodes drop every Monday. Topics covered in this episode: - Court transcripts: Courts have transitioned to interim arrangements, with in-house transcriptionists - Public statement in response to the 60 Minutes report - The point of no return - NSW practitioner's dinner - 14 August Sydney, guest speaker is The Hon Deputy Chief Justice Robert McClelland AO - Increase to family law filing fees - 1 July 2026 - Joint Costs Advisory Committee seeking submissions on scales of legal costs recoverable in federal court - New judicial appointments - Family Court of WA advises delays for transcription services while they transition to a new provider - Fee increases in Family Court of WA from 1 July - Crazy client stories - Evidence in court - Property settlement - Divorce matters Links: Recording and transcript services update https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/news-and-media-centre/latest-news/recording-transcription-100626 https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/news-and-media-centre/updates-profession/recording-transcription-220626 Transcription services WA https://familycourt.wa.gov.au/_apps/news/detail.aspx?ID=1449&uid=2548-5324-9056-5489 Order form to access transcripts https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=IwcY7uC620uqKunrmAvIVhy2_PtQcd5OuGh_ZudLE6NUQ01WNVE0V1VQRjRXWlNEVlVWVkJNVU04TCQlQCN0PWcu Public statement in response to the 60 Minutes report https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/news-and-media-centre/latest-news/hague-report NSW Family Law Practitioners' Dinner https://www.familylawsection.org.au/events/16-family-law-practitioners-dinner/2168-nsw-family-law-practitioners-dinner-21-august-2026.html Increase to family law fees FCFCOA - 1 July 2026 https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/news-and-media-centre/latest-news/fl-fees-increase Increase to family law fees FCWA- 1 July 2026 https://www.familycourt.wa.gov.au/F/fees.aspx New Judges - FCFCOA https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/the-bar/44713-fcfcoa-welcomes-three-new-judges New Judicial Officer - FCWA https://familycourt.wa.gov.au/_apps/news/detail.aspx?ID=1448&uid=2548-5324-9056-5489 Joint Costs Advisory Committee - 2026 Call for Submissions https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/news-and-media-centre/latest-news/jcac Submit a question or provide feedback: Email: familylawpodcast@leap.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LEAPAu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leap.family.law1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leapfamilylaw/

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  This Week in Family Law

  Bonus: The Psychology of Parenting Disputes with Dr Catherine Boland

  Jul 19, 202612 minS1

  In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we take you back to our inaugural Family Law Forum Conference, where we spoke with clinical psychologist and Director of The Relationspace, Dr Catherine Boland, to explore the psychology behind parenting disputes. Dr Boland shares her insights on high-conflict parenting matters, the impact of anxiety and overprotection on children, and what family lawyers can do to better support clients navigating separation. We also discuss the role of single experts, managing unrealistic client expectations, and the psychological challenges faced by professionals working in family law. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Interview with Dr Catherine Boland 11:25 - Conclusion Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for general information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on as such. The views expressed are general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances. You should seek independent legal advice before acting on any information discussed. About the podcast: This Week in Family Law is the go-to podcast for busy Australian family lawyers looking to stay updated without the overwhelm. Whether you’re a family lawyer in Australia, a practitioner working towards CPD, or simply interested in family law, this podcast delivers clear, practical insights in a bite-sized format. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest developments in Australian family law. New episodes drop every Monday. Topics discussed: - The Psychology of Parenting Disputes - Parenting Capacity and Child Development - Safety vs Overprotection in Parenting Matters - High-Conflict Family Law Cases - The Re Andrews Principle - Anxiety and Hyper vigilance in Parenting Disputes - Managing Client Expectations - The Role of Single Experts - Challenging Unrealistic Client Narratives - Human Behaviour in Family Law - Psychological Wellbeing for Family Lawyers - Preventing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue - Finding Meaning in Family Law Practice Links: The learn more about The Relationspace, visit https://www.therelationspace.com.au/ Submit a question or provide feedback: Email: familylawpodcast@leap.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LEAPAu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leap.family.law1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leapfamilylaw/

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