Don't miss this essential webinar examining the seismic shift following Shinohara v Shinohara. With the traditional addback approach in doubt, we explore how to practically frame arguments around spent or wasted property through contributions, future needs, or other pathways now available.
Thursday, 4 September 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair:
Antonella Sanderson, Principal Solicitor/Director, Family Law Matters; Accredited Specialist Family Law; Collaborative Law Professional
1.00pm to 2.00pm Family Law Addbacks After Shinohara: Where to from Here?
The recent Shinohara v Shinohara Court of Appeal decision has effectively put an end to the traditional use of addbacks in property settlements. Explore the implications of the decision and what it means for practice—particularly when dealing with property that has been spent, wasted or otherwise dissipated.
Join us for a practical discussion on how such matters can now be addressed under the contributions or future needs principles.
Presented by Neil Jackson, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers
Presenters
Antonella Sanderson, Principal Solicitor/Director, Family Law Matters
Antonella Sanderson is the Founder and Principal Solicitor of Family Law Matters, a boutique family law firm in Sydney dedicated to resolution-focused legal advice. Her firm is known for its unwavering commitment to collaborative solutions, and empowering clients to avoid court wherever possible. Antonella’s passion extends beyond client advocacy—she is a devoted mentor to young lawyers, cultivating a team culture that values learning, collaboration, and pride in family law as a specialised profession. At Family Law Matters, professional development is paramount, conflict healers are encouraged, flexibility is embraced, and working collaboratively is the norm. When she's not guiding families through separation with wisdom and compassion, Antonella is navigating the oceans. An accomplished sailor, she recently completed an epic voyage from Darwin to Sydney aboard her catamaran. Her sights are now set on exploring the vibrant coral reefs along Australia’s east coast—charting new waters both professionally and personally.
Neil Jackson, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers
Neil Jackson holds a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Economics from Sydney University (both obtained in 1986), and a Master of Law from the University of New South Wales (obtained in 1996, majoring in a family law related subjects). He practised as a solicitor in Sydney from July 1986, largely specialising in personal injury litigation, family law and de facto relationships law, before being called to the New South Wales Bar in February 1997. From 1998 he was the National Editor of the CCH De Facto Relationships Service. As a solicitor, he was a member of the New South Wales Law Society Family Law Committee and the Committee of Family Law through the City of Sydney Regional Law Society. Further, he was part of the Sydney Registry of the Family Court of Australia's Duty Solicitor Scheme. He is also an accredited specialist through the Law Society of New South Wales in both family law and personal injury. Currently he practises as a barrister, exclusively in family law and de facto relationships law, at Frederick Jordan Chambers, Sydney. Neil Jackson is also a member of the Conciliators and Arbitrators Association, the Australian Association of Family Lawyers and Conciliators, and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. Further, he is currently on the Legal Aid Committee of the Bar Association of New South Wales. Currently he is a Board Director of 3 Bridges. 3 Bridges is a community based organisation which develops and provides a range of community and welfare services in the St George and Sutherland Districts. Neil Jackson is presently an Arbitrator of the Local Court of New South Wales.
