Insights & Guides
Plain-language family law guidance
Practical, current articles on Australian family law, Jewish family law, intervention orders, property settlement, conveyancing and estate planning — written by Elisa Rothschild BA/LLB for real people, not other lawyers.
Jewish Family Law
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What is a Get? — Jewish Religious Divorce Explained
A plain-language explainer for clients new to the concept: what a get is, who administers it, what the process looks like, and why it matters.
7 min read
The Agunah Problem in Australia — Legal Help When a Husband Refuses the Get
Practical advice for women facing get refusal — what the Beth Din can do, what the Family Court can do, and what tools are realistically available.
5 min read
The Melbourne Beth Din and the Family Court — How They Interact
How the Melbourne Beth Din and the FCFCA interact in real matters — independent institutions that nevertheless need to be coordinated.
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Halachic Prenup vs Binding Financial Agreement — Why You Should Have Both
The two documents do different jobs and complement each other. A short comparison for Jewish couples considering marriage.
6 min read
Aliyah and Parenting Orders — Relocating Children from Australia to Israel
What happens when one parent wants to make aliyah with the children — relocation orders, what the Family Court considers, and the Hague Convention risk if the other parent doesn't consent.
6 min read
The Hague Convention Between Israel and Australia — Child Abduction & Return
How the Hague Convention works between Israel and Australia for child abduction cases — return applications, narrow defences, and what to do in the first 24 hours.
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Get Refusal as Family Violence — The Faigenbaum Argument and Australian Courts
Can get refusal be characterised as family violence under Australian law? The Faigenbaum argument, recent Australian cases, and what it means in practice for agunot.
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Shabbat, Kashrut and Parenting Orders — Religious Observance After Separation
How parenting orders handle Shabbat observance, kashrut, Jewish schooling and the chag when separated parents disagree about religious upbringing.
6 min read
Family Provision Claims in Orthodox Families — Victorian Law Meets Halacha
Where halachic inheritance preferences run into Victorian Family Provision claims — the legal exposure for halachic wills and how to draft around it.
5 min read
Jewish Day School Enrolment After Separation — Parenting Decisions, Fees & Disputes
How Jewish day school enrolment is decided when parents disagree after separation — the legal framework, fee arrangements and common dispute patterns.
Family Law
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How Much Does a Family Lawyer Cost in Melbourne? — A Realistic Guide
What family law actually costs in Melbourne — hourly rates, realistic total cost ranges by matter type, and what drives the bill up or down.
6 min read
Intervention Orders in Victoria — A Plain-Language Guide for 2026
What intervention orders actually do in Victoria, how to apply, how to respond if you have been served, and how they intersect with family law.
6 min read
Parenting Orders in Australia After the 2024 Reforms — What Has Changed
How the 2024 amendments reshaped parenting orders — what the Court now focuses on, and what the changes mean for separated parents.
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Property Settlement After Separation — Timeline and What to Expect
From the day you separate to final consent orders — what happens at each step and how long it actually takes.