Pets, separation and family violence – Changes to family law
Amendments to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) introduce an important change: companion animals are now expressly recognised and have to be considered in property settlements.
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Important Changes to Australia’s Family Law
As of 10 June 2025, major reforms to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (under the Family Law Amendment Act 2024) take effect, reshaping many of the assumptions and strategies in family law. These changes introduce significant updates across financial and property settlements, procedural rules, and even how the law treats companion animals. At Aintree Group Legal, we believe that…
