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Porter poised to banish 'outrageous' disappointment fees in family law
The fees are especially prevalent in Sydney, even though the NSW Bar Association claims it opposes them in principle.
- by Michael Koziol
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Women lie about DV attacks: inquiry told
Men's Rights Agency founder tells a federal inquiry on family law fathers are suffering in and outside court because of the lies some women tell.
- by Michael Doyle
'Outrageous': Funding cuts to leave domestic violence victims vulnerable in court
The volunteers, who wear pink lanyards, have worked across all courts in Victoria for 30 years supporting people in family violence cases.
- by Tammy Mills
The 'heartbreaking' international child abductions tearing families apart
A partner flees back to Japan without warning taking your child. For them, it’s a strategic move. For the Australian parent left behind, it’s a never-ending nightmare.
- by Tim Elliott
Equal parental responsibility is failing children, inquiry hears
A leading children's charity has warned that one provision in Australia's family law regime is misleading parents.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Good Weekend: top features of 2019
Every year, Good Weekend publishes the definitive stories on the people, places and issues that matter to Australians. Here, we revisit some of our reader favourites from 2019.
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Family Court delays slashed but parents still waiting months for rulings
Before reforms were introduced to cut waiting times, one judge took a staggering 35 months to deliberate on a family law dispute.
- by Bianca Hall
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Family law court system facing difficult path to reform
The family law court system, tasked with such important work, is under immense pressure. But a path to reform is complicated by a lack of consensus.
- The Herald's View
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'It keeps me up at night': Chief Justice on chronic family law delays
Family Court Chief Justice Will Alstergren says the "unacceptable" delays in Australia's family law system have reached chronic levels and are piling hardships on already vulnerable people.
- by Bianca Hall
Courts more likely than parents to give fathers custody
Most separated parents work out care and custody for themselves but new research contradicts the idea the family court system is biased against men.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Rosie Batty, lawyers push for family law reform as fresh inquiry looms
Family violence campaigner Rosie Batty and women’s legal services from across Australia have joined forces to call for reform of the family law system.
- by Miki Perkins and Judith Ireland
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