The recent decision of Jakobsson & Jakobsson (No 2) [2025] FedCFamC1A 137 provides valuable guidance for separating couples and practitioners on disclosure obligations, addbacks, and the limits of appellate review in property settlements under s 79 of the Family...
Parenting Disputes and Mental Health: Lessons from Shinohara & Shinohara The recent case of Shinohara & Shinohara [2025] FedCFamC1A 126 highlights the challenges the Family Court faces when balancing a mother’s right to spend time with her children against the...
Shinohara & Shinohara: A Fundamental Case For Family Law – No More Add-backs When separating couples divide their property, the law requires careful assessment of contributions. Furthermore, it demands a process that is fair and transparent. The recent Full Court...
How does the Family Court treat parties’ debts and what happens when there is nothing left? In some cases, parties reach the end of a relationship with significant debt. They may have enjoyed life too much. This situation can make dividing assets difficult, especially...
How does an inaccurate property valuation affect settlement in separation proceedings? Property settlement after separation can be complex, especially when significant assets are involved. Valuations of property, whether real property or otherwise, play an important...
Here at Rowan Skinner and Associates Lawyers, we are Melbourne Child Custody Lawyers. We help parents negotiate parenting arrangements and represent them in Family Court and FCFCOA cases involving child custody disputes. In the recent FCFCOA decision of Hannigan &...
