This Week in Family Law

In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we cover the latest updates in Australian family law, including the arrest of former Bachelor, Sam Wood, on domestic violence charges and funding for twelve projects designed to address technology-facilitated abuse.

In Law in Motion, we break down pets in family law before and after the 2025 amendments, and take a look at the court dog program. In Case Note Corner, we review the 2026 case of Ziskind & Greco (No 2).




Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:42 - What's Up? - Updates in Family Law for this week
5:15 - Pets in Family Law
16:48 - Case Note Corner - Ziskind & Greco (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:
- Former Bachelor star Sam Wood arrested
- 20 new Senior Counsel appointed in NSW
- Preventing technology-facilitated abuse of women and children
- How pets were treated under Australian family law before the 2025 amendments
- What changed for companion animals under the 2025 family law reforms
- What orders the Court can now make about companion animals
- Why shared pet care arrangements remain unavailable
- The factors the Court considers when deciding ownership of a companion animal
- How Australia’s approach to pets compares with Spain’s recognition of animals as sentient beings
- Court dogs: what they are, how they assist court users and how their presence can be requested
- Ziskind & Greco (No 2) [2026] FedCFamC1F 378
- How the Court applied the new companion animal provisions in Ziskind & Greco
- The Court’s comments on facilitating ongoing contact with “E” the dog




Links
20 new senior counsel appointed in NSW
https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/biglaw/45139-20-new-silks-named-in-nsw

Preventing tech-based abuse of women and children
https://minister.infrastructure.gov.au/wells/media-release/preventing-tech-based-abuse-women-and-children

Grunseth & Wighton [2022] FedCFamC1A 132
https://austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1A/2022/132.html?context=1;query=[2022]%20FedCFamC1A%20132%20;mask_path=

Solberg & Wexler [2026] FedCFamC1F 388
https://austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F/2026/388.html?context=1;query=%20[2026]%20FedCFamC1F%20388%20%20%20;mask_path=

Wright & Berger [2025] FedCFamC2F 1315
https://austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC2F/2025/1315.html?context=1;query=[2025]%20FedCFamC2F%201315%20%20;mask_path=

Ziskind & Greco (No 2) [2026] FedCFamC1F 378
https://austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F/2026/378.html?context=1;query=%20[2026]%20FedCFamC1F%20378;mask_path=




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In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we cover the latest updates in Australian family law, including a new free service to help sexual violence survivors and the QLS 2026 Member Survey.

In Law in Motion, we look into AI and Deepfakes in Family Law, the risks involved and how lawyers can approach evidence that may not be legitimate. Plus, in Case Note Corner, we go through a recent case that involved AI generated deepfake images.




Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:30 - What's Up? - Updates in Family Law for this week
2:47 - AI and Deepfakes in Family Law
16:21 - Case Note Corner - Ikaros & Ivona (No 3) [2026]




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:
- Free service to help sexual violence survivors
- Queensland Law Society 2026 Member Survey
- Law Society of NSW 2026 Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night
- What deepfakes are and how they’re created
- The risks of deepfakes in parenting proceedings
- How AI-generated evidence could impact family law matters
- The FCFCOA’s approach to deepfakes and AI-generated material
- Practical takeaways for family law practitioners
- AI Deepfake Case: Ikaros & Ivona (No 3) [2026] FedCFamC1F 340 (22 May 2026)





Links
Free service helps sexual violence survivors navigate the justice system
https://lsj.com.au/articles/free-service-helps-sexual-violence-survivors-navigate-the-justice-system/

QLS 2026 Member Survey
https://www.qls.com.au/news-media-advocacy/2026-member-survey-is-now-open

Law Society of NSW 2026 Annual Members Dinner and Awards Night
https://www.lawsociety.com.au/events/events-calendar/2026-annual-members-dinner-and-awards-night

Ikaros & Ivona (No 3) [2026] FedCFamC1F 340 (22 May 2026)
https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F/2026/340.html?context=1;query=%22Christie%22;mask_path=au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1A+au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F+au/legis/cth/consol_act+au/legis/cth/num_act+au/legis/cth/repealed_act+au/legis/cth/consol_reg+au/legis/cth/num_reg+au/legis/cth/num_reg_es+au/legis/cth/repealed_reg+au/legis/cth/bill+au/legis/cth/bill_em+au/legis/cth/digest+au/legis/cth/table+au/other/HCAASP+au/other/hca/bulletin+au/other/HCASum+au/cases/cth/HCASL+au/cases/cth/HCATrans+au/other/AUPJCHR+au/other/cth/AUPJCHRARp+au/other/AUOmbIRp+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOCR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOER+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOFTD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOFTR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOGSTA+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOGSTB+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOGSTD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOGSTR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOLCTD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOMTR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOMTROS+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOPGBR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOPR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOPRP+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOSTRNS+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOSTR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOSTD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOSMSFD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOSMSFR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOSMSFPR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOSCD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOSCR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOSD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOSGD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOSGR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOTD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOTR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOTRW+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOITR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOTGD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOTGR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOWETD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATOWETR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODER+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODFTR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODGSTD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODGSTR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODLCTD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODMTR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODMTROS+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODPGBR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODSTD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODSTRNS+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODSMSFR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODSMSFD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODSCD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODSCR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODSD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODSGD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODSGR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODTD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODTR+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODTGD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODWETD+au/other/rulings/ato/ATODWETR





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Content Warning: This episode discusses burnout, workplace stress, mental health, emotional exhaustion and the psychological impacts of working in the legal profession. Some listeners may find these topics distressing. Please take care while listening and seek support if needed.

If you or someone you know needs crisis support, contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we cover the latest updates in Australian family law, including the passing of two prominent jurists and the latest on the Women in Law Awards.

In Law in Motion, we look at burnout in the legal industry, what the research says about it, and how can we address it.




Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:59 - What's Up? - Updates in Family Law for this week
4:15 - Burnout in the legal industry




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.

Wellbeing Services for Legal Practitioners
NSW: SoWell (Law Society of NSW) - 1800 592 296
VIC: Law Institute of Victoria Member Assistance Program (AccessEAP) - 1800 818 728
VIC (Bar): Victorian Bar Health & Wellbeing Portal - Via the Bar website
QLD: QLS LawCare (Converge International) - 1800 177 743
WA: LawCare WA (Law Society of WA) - (08) 9324 8600 (Law Society reception)
TAS: LawCare (Converge International) - 1300 687 327
NT: LawCare (EASA) - 1800 193 123
SA: Law Society of SA LawCare - See the Law Society SA website
ACT: ACT Law Society Resilience and Wellbeing - See the ACT Law Society website

Topics covered in this episode:
- The Honourable Mary Gordon has passed away
- High Court Justice William Gummow has passed away
- 15th Annual Women in Law Awards 2026 - 266 Finalists have been shortlisted, winners announced Thursday 12th November
- Burnout in the legal industry
- Why family lawyers experience burnout
- Research on the prominence of burnout in law
- Practical takeaways - how can we address burnout?





Links
Women in Law Awards 2026
https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/women-in-law-awards/

Mental Health Study from the American Bar Association Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs
https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2026/09/new-lawyer-mental-health-study/





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Content warning: This episode discusses the deaths of children, mental health, postpartum mental illness and other sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.


In this bonus episode of This Week in Family Law, we take a look at the Lindsay Clancy case through an Australian family law lens, including some tips for how family lawyers can proceed when faced with similar cases.



Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:59 - Lindsay Clancy Case Overview
14:58 - Looking at it From a Family Law Perspective



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:
- The Lindsay Clancy case
- The prosecution and defence arguments
- Postpartum psychosis and parental mental health
- Public reaction and debate surrounding the case
- Mental health concerns in parenting matters
- Identifying warning signs and risks to children
- When unsupervised contact may no longer be appropriate
- How family lawyers can advise clients where a parent’s mental health is a concern
- What advice could have been given before the Lindsay Clancy tragedy




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In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we cover the latest updates in Australian family law, including and update in the case of Caldwell & Caldwell and an FCFCOA statement in response to media articles published by the Herald Sun and other news outlets.

In Law in Motion, we look at the phenomenon of vibe coding and how lawyers can and are using it to create their own software to optimise their workflows and become more efficient.




Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:39 - What's Up? - Updates in Family Law for this week
3:19 - How lawyers can build software with vibe coding




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:
- Case of Caldwell & Caldwell - special leave application dismissed by HCA
- FCFCOA statement in response to media articles published by the Herald Sun and other news outlets
- Domestic Violence Rental Reforms coming into effect 21 September 2026
- LEAP Family Law
- Legal Technology
- Legal Software
- Legal Tech Innovation
- Family Law Workflows
- Vibe Coding
- AI for Lawyers
- Legal Practice Automation
- Access and use of AI
- Practice Direction 3.3F Education and Understanding

Links
Caldwell & Caldwell Update
https://www.hcourt.gov.au/sites/default/files/eresources/2026-09-10/HCA/Caldwell%20v%20Caldwell%20%26%20Ors%20%28B41-2026%29%20%5B2026%5D%20HCADisp%20215.pdf

FCFCOA statement in response to media articles 
https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/news-and-media-centre/latest-news/statement-100926

Domestic Violence Rental Reforms 
https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/fair-trading/news/changes-to-rental-laws?mkt_tok=ODIyLU9aRC04MzcAAAGkPHkSTgy0q63bPPQ1TQ0e6g3l-onzaO9wQh5aE0K52m9IrrB1yrl0kjxMvMEstEm0CF4nNXKUxXbNunu-CjSKctp0rtEqcrUGRBbwUfLkczc

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In this bonus episode of This Week in Family Law, The Honourable Garry Watts and family lawyer Amelia Cox speak about the establishment of the new National Enforcement List, with its own dedicated registrar and email filing address, and the complexities of Part 11.1 of the FCFCOA Rules.



Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:50 - National Enforcement List
19:20 - Outro



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 Enforcement List
- FCFCOA Rules
- Part 11.1
- Family law enforcement
- Enforcement of court orders
- Enforcement applications
- Financial orders
- Property orders
- Application Enforcement
- Enforcement warrants
- Third Party Debt Notices
- Family law procedure
- Court order compliance




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In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we explore the growing role of social media as evidence in family law proceedings. We look at recent cases where social media posts, photos and online activity have been relied upon in Court, and discuss what practitioners need to consider when social media becomes part of a family law matter.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction
0:54 - What's Up? - Updates in Family Law
05:20 - Social Media as Evidence

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:

• Social media as evidence
• Social media posts in family law proceedings
• Instagram and Facebook evidence
• Online activity and court proceedings
• Admissibility of social media evidence
• Family law evidence
• Recent family law cases
• Digital evidence
• Evidence gathering
• Social media and parenting matters
• Social media and family law disputes

Show Links

Legal Aid NSW and UNSW Law & Justice join to provide internship opportunities for future lawyers
https://lsj.com.au/articles/legal-aid-nsw-and-unsw-law-justice-join-to-provide-internship-opportunities-for-future-lawyers/

Law firm alliance turns its offices into donation hubs for survivors
https://lsj.com.au/articles/domestic-violence-doesnt-stop-at-the-courtroom-door-law-firm-alliance-turns-its-offices-into-donation-hubs-for-survivors/

Why we need more fun at work
https://www.liv.asn.au/web/law_institute_journal_and_news/web/lij/year/2026/09september/why-we-need-more-fun-at-work.aspx

Law Institute of Victoria Wellbeing Hub
https://www.liv.asn.au/wellbeing

Irwin & May [2025] FedCFamC2F 628 (15 May 2025)

https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC2F/2025/628.html

Carlsen & Lind [2024] FedCFamC1F 780 (4 November 2024)
https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F/2024/780.html

Reiby & Meadowbank & Anor [2013] FCCA 2040 (11 December 2013) https://austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FCCA/2013/2040.html

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Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of toxic workplace environments, bullying, harassment, workplace conflict and the mistreatment of legal professionals. Some listeners may find these topics confronting or distressing. Listener discretion is advised.



In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we speak to two lawyers who have been impacted by toxic workplaces in the legal industry, and learn how it affected them and how they coped with the trauma caused by this mistreatment.



If you or anyone you know needs support, please contact:
1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636



Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:52 - Anonymous interview one
11:44 - Anonymous interview two
22:09 - Discussion about toxic workplaces in law



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:
- Toxic workplaces
- Bad bosses
- Toxic law firms, 
- Lawyer wellbeing
- Workplace bullying
- Workplace culture
- Law firm culture
- Legal careers
- Lawyer mental health
- Workplace harassment
- Burnout in law




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Content warning: This episode discusses domestic and family violence, including statistics relating to domestic violence. If you or someone you know is impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence, support is available from 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or at 1800respect.org.au. In an emergency, call 000.



In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we cover the latest updates in Australian family law, including a new LGBTQIA+ Legal Services Hub and a Practice and Procedure Update regarding the National Enforcement List.

In Law in Motion, we look at the stats provided in the DV Death Dashboard and how family lawyers can use it to prompt better intake questions, safer separation planning, more careful parenting advice, and more informed evidence preparation.




Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:36 - What's Up? - Updates in Family Law for this week
7:03 - Law in Motion - The Data Behind Domestic Violence



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:
- Practice and Procedure Update- National Enforcement List 
- MyBFA: Australia's first online platform for binding financial agreements
- LGBTQIA+ Legal Services Hub
- Domestic Violence Death Dashboard
- NSW domestic violence statistics
- Insights into domestic violence-related deaths to inform prevention, policy, and public understanding





Links:
DV Death Dashboard
https://coroners.nsw.gov.au/dvddeath-dashboard.html

Support: 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732
NSW Domestic Violence Line - 1800 65 64 63

Practice and Procedure Update - National Enforcement List 
https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/news-and-media-centre/updates-profession/nel-0826

Gold Coast Bulliten Article on My BFA
https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/subscribe/news/1/?sourceCode=GCWEB_WRE170_a&dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goldcoastbulletin.com.au%2Fnews%2Fgold-coast%2Fnew-legaltech-platform-aims-to-disrupt-australias-costly-divorce-agreements%2Fnews-story%2Fd93f85b9bbc814fa20312390c3e5b863&memtype=anonymous&mode=premium

MyBFA Website
https://mybfa.com.au/about

LGBTQIA+ Legal Services Hub
https://lsj.com.au/articles/new-legal-service-for-lgbtqia-community-in-new-south-wales/

Anselmo [2026] FedCFamC1A 87 
https://jade.io/article/1230447?at.hl=Anselmo+%5B2026%5D+FedCFamC1A+87

FCFCOA Family Law Rules 2021
https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2021L01197/latest/text




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In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we cover the latest updates in Australian family law, including the 2026 NSW Law Society Council Election and the upcoming Rural, Regional and Remote conference.

In Law in Motion, we take a deep dive into Cryptocurrency and hidden assets, and look at the four main questions practitioners need to be asking themselves when dealing with these types of assets.

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
0:43 - What's Up? - Updates in Family Law for this week
3:43 - Law in Motion - Cryptocurrency and hidden assets



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:
- Legal Aid Practitioner Forum Registrations open

- 2026 NSW Law Society Council Election to commence late August

- Rural, Regional and Remote conference to be held on 23 October 2026, focusing on the specific needs and challenges of practitioners working in regional or rural areas

- Australian Financial Review: Is AI the end of the junior lawyer? 

- Practical tips for lawyers grappling with cryptocurrencies and similar types of digital currencies in family law property settlement matters

- Australian private ownership of cryptocurrencies and figures in the last 12 months

- What warning signs might suggest undisclosed cryptocurrency?

- What documents and information should be requested?

- What should be examined once disclosure has been received? 

- What steps can a lawyer take if a party is hiding cryptocurrencies?

Links:
Legal Aid Private Practitioner Forum 2026

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2136ceb5-e178-43fb-a5a3-b3b7d5ed2c18@3d67f2aa-e325-4657-b420-76837b985d05?source=copyLinkLegacyShareEventDialog&fbclid=IwY2xjawTzOSxwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMG1sQmFmZEVmeGo0YkRmbjBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEebEm2tIMgYHWK4JbnKmQcCO_O72TLzYukEMkZDj4isVCpV6_urm0FjXFxn3M_aem_RFNOU1zrob15re4jx74Mow

Rural, Regional and Remote Conference 2026 Registrations

https://www.lawsociety.com.au/events/events-calendar/rural-issues-conference-2026

AFR Article: Is AI the end of the junior lawyer

https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/is-ai-the-end-of-the-junior-lawyer-20260803-p60kxj

Cryptocurrency ownership stats news article

https://ritzherald.com/crypto-in-australia-key-statistics-and-trends-to-know-in-2026/

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