Bonus: Federal budget & cuts to Legal Aid NSW

Bonus: The Psychology of Parenting Disputes with Dr Catherine Boland

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/

Bonus: Courts Compared - Family Law in Australia vs the UK

In this bonus episode of This Week in Family Law, we chat to UK family lawyer Katie Phillips to compare the differences in family law between Australia and the United Kingdom. Katie describes her path to becoming a family lawyer in the UK, and reveals some key differences in de facto relationships, no-fault divorce, family violence, spousal maintenance and more. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 2:08 - Family Law in Australia vs UK 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. 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/

Bonus: Estoppel, power in interim orders, fate of Robb & Robb

In this bonus episode of This Week in Family Law, we discuss topics that have been given some airtime with recent Full Court and Div 1 decisions including estoppel in property cases where there have been findings about family violence in earlier proceedings, identifying the power when making interim financial orders, and the fate of Robb & Robb after the 2025 property amendments. This is part one of a two-part series with The Honourable Garry Watts AM. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - Estoppel 5:55 - Identifying the Power in Interim Financial Orders 12:42 - The fate of Robb & Robb 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. Case List: Bhaget & Sandhu (No 4) [2005] FedCFamC1F 229 (Schonell J) Damaini& Damaini [2010] FamCA 217 (Watts J) Benson and Drury [2020] FamCAFC 303 Voight and Zunino [2025] FedCFamC1A 201 ( Austin, Schonell and Curran JJ) Shinohara[2025]FedCFamC1F 122 Zschokke [1996] Fam 79;  Marchant [2012] FamCAFC 181 Nguyen [1990]HCA 9 Strahan [2011] FamCAFC 126 Harris [1993] FamCA 49 Robb and Robb [1994] FamCA 136 Cherokee & Cherokee [2005] FedCFamC1A 191 (Christie J) 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/

Bonus: Pleadings, Harman obligations, restraining lawyers, and crypto

In this bonus episode of This Week in Family Law, we discuss topics that have been given some airtime with recent Full Court and Div 1 decisions including pleadings, Harman obligations, restraining lawyers, and cryptocurrency. This is part one of a two-part series with The Honourable Garry Watts AM. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:58 - Pleadings 6:42 - Harman obligations 11:08 - Restraining lawyers 15:48 - Cryptocurrency 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. Case List: Fing and Ma [2025] FedCFamC1A 168 (Aldridge, Campton and Christie JJ)  Harman v Secretary of State for the Home Department [1983]1 AC 280 Hearne v Street (2008) 235 CLR 125 Kuang and Kuang [2025] FedCFamC1A 31 (Harper, Reithmuller and Strum JJ) Mihova [2005] FedC Fam C1F 113 (Behrens J) Jingyi v Chao (No 7) [2025] FedCFamC1F 184 (Harper J) 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/

Bonus: Inside LEAP AI - Use cases, benefits and security

In this bonus episode of This Week in Family Law, we dive into the AI technology in LEAP Legal Software, including use cases for tools such as LawY, Matter AI and Ruffle. We also discuss the security and privacy guardrails set up around the artificial intelligence in LEAP to ensure it meets the strict regulations of the legal industry. LEAP's AI is purpose-built for law firms ensuring it is more accurate and more secure than open or off-the-shelf AI software. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 2:17 - Security and Privacy 6:20 - Benefits of AI for Family Lawyers 12:51 - LawY - AI Legal Research 15:01 - Matter AI 18:13 - AI Prompts 21:49 - AI in Balance Sheet+ 24:32 - AI in Parenting Calendar+ 26:20 - Ruffle - Reviewing Financial Disclosure with AI 29:49 - The Future of Legal AI 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: - LEAP AI - Security and Privacy - Benefits of AI for Family Lawyers - Conducting Legal Research using AI - Case Law Research with AI - Matter Insights with AI - Searching your Matter in seconds with AI - Drafting documents with AI Prompts - Automatically filling out your Balance Sheet - Asking AI about Parenting Orders in your matter - Reviewing Financial Disclosure with AI - The Future of AI in the legal industry - How AI impacts training junior lawyers Links: To learn more about LEAP AI, visit: https://www.leaplegalsoftware.com/au/features/legal-ai/ 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/