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

In this special episode, recorded on location on Kandooma in the Maldives on 18 June 2026, I discuss travel applications in parenting proceedings, including the relevant considerations, whether such applications can be made in the absence of a specific travel proposal, and related passport issues.

In this special episode recorded on location on Kandooma in the Maldives on 14 June 2026, I discuss sections 65Y - 65ZAA of the Family Law Act 1975, and drafting travel orders.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.