Thursday, 12 March 2026
Family Law in Flux: Key 2025 Reforms, Decisions and Court Directions
2025 has seen a decisive evolution in how the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) interprets and applies both new and long-standing principles.
- Unpack the key reforms, emerging case law and evolving expectations shaping family law practice today, from full and frank financial disclosure to the surprising rise of companion animal disputes
Presented by Damon Hatchett, Special Counsel, Hopgood Ganim Lawyers; Recommended Family & Divorce Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2026
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Alexandra Moles, Partner, Mills Oakley; Preeminent Family & Divorce Lawyer and Preeminent Family Lawyer (High-Value & Complex Property Matters), Doyle’s Guide 2026
Presenters
Damon Hatchett, Special Counsel, Hopgood Ganim Lawyers
Damon is a trusted advisor who practices exclusively in Family Law. He advises clients on both matrimonial and de facto complex property settlements, as well as divorce and parenting matters. He is an active member of the Family Law Practitioners Association and was previously the Vice-President of Queensland Young Lawyers (2020). Damon holds qualifications in Laws (Honours) and Arts from the University of Queensland. He has been recognised in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia for Family Law, Brisbane (2026), recognised by Doyle's Guide as a Recommended Family & Divorce Lawyer – Brisbane (2026), and listed by Doyle’s Guide as a Family Law Rising Star – Brisbane (2024 and 2025).
Alexandra Moles, Partner, Mills Oakley
Alexandra is a Partner and co-manager of the Mills Oakley Family and Relationship Law practice in Brisbane. Alex has over 20 years of experience practising exclusively in family law. Her philosophy is simple - highly personalised, commercial and direct advice. She is a people person who is committed to her clients obtaining the earliest possible resolution of the legal issues arising from the beginning or end of a relationship. Her expertise and guidance is highly sought after and she is regarded as Preeminent in her field. Alex has a reputation for acting in high value and complex property matters and has been involved in many cases involving intergenerational family businesses and succession planning. Alex also has a strong parenting practice with a particular interest in high conflict cases, coercive control, personality disorders, psychiatric issues, alienation and drug and alcohol abuse. Alex has experience in mediation, child-inclusive mediation, and litigation about children. She is also trained in collaborative law.
