In an article in the last issue of this Journal, we reported on a study of parents' and children's views about whether they would like judges to talk with children in chambers. This article reports on a related study of the views of Australian judges concerning the issue. It explores the reasons...

Judicial interviews with children in contested parenting proceedings are an uncommon and contentious practice in Australia and many other common law jurisdictions. While there has been some debate about the merits and risks of such a practice among professionals and academic commentators, there...

This article explains the division of legislative responsibility in parenting matters and the language used in Australia in place of 'custody.' It explores the procedure and substantive law involved in allocating parental rights and responsibilities and addresses the international child...

Family Relationship Centres formed the centrepiece of major reforms to the family law system in Australia which were introduced from 2006 onwards. They were established all over the country between 2006 and 2008, providing information and advice and offering free or heavily subsidised mediation...