Catton & Tondelstrand Family Lawyers appoints Senior Associate, Nicole Dawson

Catton & Tondelstrand Family Lawyers appoints Nicole Dawson as Senior Associate, strengthening the firm’s expertise in parenting, property and family law.
Family Law Expert Urges First Home Buyers to Protect Assets with Financial Agreements

First home buyers need to think beyond the contract of sale and ensure their investment is protected.
Sunshine Coast Lawyer Named Graduate Lawyer of the Year in recognition of her passion on criminalising coercive control

Sunshine Coast lawyer Shelly Brown named 2025 Graduate Lawyer of the Year for excellence and dedication in family law.
New Data Shows Divorces are Down, De Facto and Binding Financial Agreements On The Rise

Australia’s divorce rate hits 50-year low as more couples choose de facto relationships over marriage.
Divorces in Australia hit record low as more older Aussies end longer marriages

For the first time, Australian legislation will acknowledge the role of companion animals in family disputes.
Major family law reforms set to better recognise the economic impact of family violence

From 10 June 2025, new laws will reform family law, recognising family violence’s economic impact and clarifying property and financial settlements.
Pets to be recognised in separations and divorce following family law reforms

For the first time, Australian legislation will acknowledge the role of companion animals in family disputes.