Thursday, 12 March 2026
Family Violence and Property Settlements: Practical Implications of the New s 74(4)(ca)
- Understanding how Kennon v Kennon [1997] FamCA 27 has been codified in the new s74(4)(ca)
- How the courts are interpreting and applying the legislative change in practice
- Practical tips for drafting affidavits that address family violence issues
- Working effectively and sensitively with clients affected by family violence
Presented by Adam Cooper, Principal, Cooper Family Law; Author, ‘Domestic Violence’ in Queensland Law Handbook
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
Adam Cooper, Principal, Cooper Family LawAdam Cooper is the Principal of Cooper Family Law, now in its fifteenth year of operation. However, Adam is more commonly known for his ‘almost’ professional football career, just like his almost professional legal career. Prior to the beginning of Cooper Family Law, Adam was at the private bar, before taking on a special counsel role at Barry.Nilsson Lawyers. Adam also completed social science qualifications, and was a counsellor for some years in the prison system, which he believes has benefitted his practice in Family Law. Adam is also a regular on the conference circuit, having recently given papers on the new section 65DAAA, applications for leave under section 44, negotiating relocation cases, and managing clients with impaired capacity. Adam has advised the District Court of Mecklenburg, North Carolina about Australian superannuation splitting orders, a task not made easy by the Judge’s comments suggesting grave concerns regarding how far sunk in communism Australia had become. Adam speaks French, but often wonders why.
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.
