This Week in Family Law

This Week in Family Law is the go-to podcast for busy Australian family lawyers looking to stay updated without the overwhelm. Each week, we discuss the latest industry news, deep dive into family law topics, analyse cases, and answer questions from family lawyers. Whether you’re a family lawyer in Australia, a practitioner working towards CPD, or simply interested in family law, this podcast delivers clear, practical insights in a bite-sized format. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest developments in Australian family law. New episodes drop every Monday.

This Week in Family Law is a education podcast hosted by LEAP Family Law, with 37 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #26

  Ep 26: Running on Empty - Burnout in Family Law

  Sep 27, 202630 minS2

  Content Warning: This episode discusses burnout, workplace stress, mental health, emotional exhaustion and the psychological impacts of working in the legal profession. Some listeners may find these topics distressing. Please take care while listening and seek support if needed. If you or someone you know needs crisis support, contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14. In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we cover the latest updates in Australian family law, including the passing of two prominent jurists and the latest on the Women in Law Awards. In Law in Motion, we look at burnout in the legal industry, what the research says about it, and how can we address it. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:69 - What's Up? - Updates in Family Law for this week 4:15 - Burnout in the legal industry Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for general information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on as such. The views expressed are general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances. You should seek independent legal advice before acting on any information discussed. About the podcast: This Week in Family Law is the go-to podcast for busy Australian family lawyers looking to stay updated without the overwhelm. Whether you’re a family lawyer in Australia, a practitioner working towards CPD, or simply interested in family law, this podcast delivers clear, practical insights in a bite-sized format. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest developments in Australian family law. New episodes drop every Monday. Topics covered in this episode: - The Honourable Mary Gordon has passed away - High Court Justice William Gummow has passed away - 15th Annual Women in Law Awards 2026 - 266 Finalists have been shortlisted, winners announced Thursday 12th November - Burnout in the legal industry - Why family lawyers experience burnout - Research on the prominence of burnout in law - Practical takeaways - how can we address burnout? Links Women in Law Awards 2026 https://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/women-in-law-awards/ Mental Health Study from the American Bar Association Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2026/09/new-lawyer-mental-health-study/ Submit a question or provide feedback: Email: familylawpodcast@leap.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LEAPAu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leap.family.law1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leapfamilylaw/

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  This Week in Family Law

  Bonus: The Lindsay Clancy Case - Mental Health & Warning Signs

  Sep 23, 202625 minS2

  Content warning: This episode discusses the deaths of children, mental health, postpartum mental illness and other sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. In this bonus episode of This Week in Family Law, we take a look at the Lindsay Clancy case through an Australian family law lens, including some tips for how family lawyers can proceed when faced with similar cases. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:59 - Lindsay Clancy Case Overview 14:58 - Looking at it From a Family Law Perspective Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for general information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on as such. The views expressed are general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances. You should seek independent legal advice before acting on any information discussed. About the podcast: This Week in Family Law is the go-to podcast for busy Australian family lawyers looking to stay updated without the overwhelm. Whether you’re a family lawyer in Australia, a practitioner working towards CPD, or simply interested in family law, this podcast delivers clear, practical insights in a bite-sized format. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest developments in Australian family law. New episodes drop every Monday. Topics covered in this episode: - The Lindsay Clancy case - The prosecution and defence arguments - Postpartum psychosis and parental mental health - Public reaction and debate surrounding the case - Mental health concerns in parenting matters - Identifying warning signs and risks to children - When unsupervised contact may no longer be appropriate - How family lawyers can advise clients where a parent’s mental health is a concern - What advice could have been given before the Lindsay Clancy tragedy Submit a question or provide feedback: Email: familylawpodcast@leap.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LEAPAu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leap.family.law1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leapfamilylaw/

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  Episode #25

  Ep 25: Can lawyers build better software than developers?

  Sep 20, 202627 minS2

  In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we cover the latest updates in Australian family law, including and update in the case of Caldwell & Caldwell and an FCFCOA statement in response to media articles published by the Herald Sun and other news outlets. In Law in Motion, we look at the phenomenon of vibe coding and how lawyers can and are using it to create their own software to optimise their workflows and become more efficient. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:39 - What's Up? - Updates in Family Law for this week 3:19 - How lawyers can build software with vibe coding Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for general information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on as such. The views expressed are general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances. You should seek independent legal advice before acting on any information discussed. About the podcast: This Week in Family Law is the go-to podcast for busy Australian family lawyers looking to stay updated without the overwhelm. Whether you’re a family lawyer in Australia, a practitioner working towards CPD, or simply interested in family law, this podcast delivers clear, practical insights in a bite-sized format. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest developments in Australian family law. New episodes drop every Monday. Topics covered in this episode: - Case of Caldwell & Caldwell - special leave application dismissed by HCA - FCFCOA statement in response to media articles published by the Herald Sun and other news outlets - Domestic Violence Rental Reforms coming into effect 21 September 2026 - LEAP Family Law - Legal Technology - Legal Software - Legal Tech Innovation - Family Law Workflows - Vibe Coding - AI for Lawyers - Legal Practice Automation - Access and use of AI - Practice Direction 3.3F Education and Understanding Links Caldwell & Caldwell Update https://www.hcourt.gov.au/sites/default/files/eresources/2026-09-10/HCA/Caldwell%20v%20Caldwell%20%26%20Ors%20%28B41-2026%29%20%5B2026%5D%20HCADisp%20215.pdf FCFCOA statement in response to media articles https://www.fcfcoa.gov.au/news-and-media-centre/latest-news/statement-100926 Domestic Violence Rental Reforms https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/fair-trading/news/changes-to-rental-laws?mkt_tok=ODIyLU9aRC04MzcAAAGkPHkSTgy0q63bPPQ1TQ0e6g3l-onzaO9wQh5aE0K52m9IrrB1yrl0kjxMvMEstEm0CF4nNXKUxXbNunu-CjSKctp0rtEqcrUGRBbwUfLkczc Submit a question or provide feedback: Email: familylawpodcast@leap.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LEAPAu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leap.family.law1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leapfamilylaw/

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  This Week in Family Law

  Ep 24: Posted Online, Used in Court: Social Media as Evidence

  Sep 13, 202626 min

  In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we explore the growing role of social media as evidence in family law proceedings. We look at recent cases where social media posts, photos and online activity have been relied upon in Court, and discuss what practitioners need to consider when social media becomes part of a family law matter. Chapters: [0:00] - Introduction [0:54] - What's Up [05:20] - Social Media as Evidence Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for general information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on as such. The views expressed are general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances. You should seek independent legal advice before acting on any information discussed. About the podcast: This Week in Family Law is the go-to podcast for busy Australian family lawyers looking to stay updated without the overwhelm. Whether you’re a family lawyer in Australia, a practitioner working towards CPD, or simply interested in family law, this podcast delivers clear, practical insights in a bite-sized format. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest developments in Australian family law. New episodes drop every Monday. Topics covered in this episode: Social media as evidence Social media posts in family law proceedings Instagram and Facebook evidence Online activity and court proceedings Admissibility of social media evidence Family law evidence Recent family law cases Digital evidence Evidence gathering Social media and parenting matters Social media and family law disputes Show Links Legal Aid NSW and UNSW Law & Justice join to provide internship opportunities for future lawyers https://lsj.com.au/articles/legal-aid-nsw-and-unsw-law-justice-join-to-provide-internship-opportunities-for-future-lawyers/ Law firm alliance turns its offices into donation hubs for survivors https://lsj.com.au/articles/domestic-violence-doesnt-stop-at-the-courtroom-door-law-firm-alliance-turns-its-offices-into-donation-hubs-for-survivors/ Why we need more fun at work https://www.liv.asn.au/web/law_institute_journal_and_news/web/lij/year/2026/09september/why-we-need-more-fun-at-work.aspx Law Institute of Victoria Wellbeing Hub https://www.liv.asn.au/wellbeing Irwin & May [2025] FedCFamC2F 628 (15 May 2025) https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC2F/2025/628.html Carlsen & Lind [2024] FedCFamC1F 780 (4 November 2024) https://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FedCFamC1F/2024/780.html Reiby & Meadowbank & Anor [2013] FCCA 2040 (11 December 2013) https://austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/cases/cth/FCCA/2013/2040.html Submit a question or provide feedback: Email: familylawpodcast@leap.com.au YouTube: @leapau TikTok: @leap.family.law1 Instagram: @leapfamilylaw

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  Episode #23

  Ep 23: Confessions of anonymous lawyers: Toxic workplaces in law

  Sep 6, 202630 minS2

  Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of toxic workplace environments, bullying, harassment, workplace conflict and the mistreatment of legal professionals. Some listeners may find these topics confronting or distressing. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode of This Week in Family Law, we speak to two lawyers who have been impacted by toxic workplaces in the legal industry, and learn how it affected them and how they coped with the trauma caused by this mistreatment. If you or anyone you know needs support, please contact: 1800RESPECT - 1800 737 732 Lifeline - 13 11 14 Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636 Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 0:52 - Anonymous interview one 11:44 - Anonymous interview two 22:09 - Discussion about toxic workplaces in law Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for general information and discussion purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and should not be relied on as such. The views expressed are general in nature and may not apply to your specific circumstances. You should seek independent legal advice before acting on any information discussed. About the podcast: This Week in Family Law is the go-to podcast for busy Australian family lawyers looking to stay updated without the overwhelm. Whether you’re a family lawyer in Australia, a practitioner working towards CPD, or simply interested in family law, this podcast delivers clear, practical insights in a bite-sized format. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest developments in Australian family law. New episodes drop every Monday. Topics covered in this episode: - Toxic workplaces - Bad bosses - Toxic law firms, - Lawyer wellbeing - Workplace bullying - Workplace culture - Law firm culture - Legal careers - Lawyer mental health - Workplace harassment - Burnout in law Submit a question or provide feedback: Email: familylawpodcast@leap.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LEAPAu TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leap.family.law1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leapfamilylaw/

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