Divorce is Schmidt: A Family Law Series (Audio-only version)

Johannes Schmidt

Johannes Schmidt, Australian specialist family law barrister and mediator, presents short episodes on topics relevant to Australian family law practitioners, including case notes and discussions about discrete issues. read less

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Episodes

Who Gets the Dog?

Who Gets the Dog?

In this episode, I discuss how the family law courts determine who gets to keep the family pet when a married or de facto couple separates.

Shams & Alkaios (No 2) [2024] FedCFamC2F 620

Shams & Alkaios (No 2) [2024] FedCFamC2F 620

In this episode, I discuss Judge Glass’s judgment in Shams & Alkaios (No 2), which is the first published parenting case determined on the basis of the 2023 amendments to Part VII of the Family Law Act.

In this episode, I discuss contempt in family law, including types of contempt, the relevant tests, and how contempt interacts with Division 13A contravention proceedings.

Asset Preservation Orders with Robert Heath KC

Asset Preservation Orders with Robert Heath KC

In this episode, I am joined by Robert Heath KC, for a discussion about asset preservation orders.

Are communications with litigation funders privileged?

Are communications with litigation funders privileged?

In this episode, I discuss privilege issues related to litigation funders, and whether communications between litigation funders, lawyers, and parties, are subject to discovery or subpoenas.

Stella & Stella [2023] FedCFamC1F 1092

Stella & Stella [2023] FedCFamC1F 1092

In this episode, I discuss Strum J's recent judgment in Stella & Stella, which involved Stanford arguments, multiple pools and late inheritances.

Forum Disputes in Family Law

Forum Disputes in Family Law

In this episode, I discuss how forum disputes are determined in family law, and how the process can differ depending on the subject matter of the proceedings.

Trailer for Divorce is Schmidt: A Family Law Series, which is launching soon.