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Superannuation Splitting After Separation: The Guide Nobody Else Writes
Blogs7 May 2026

Superannuation Splitting After Separation: The Guide Nobody Else Writes

Do you have to split super? How is it valued? What is a payment flag? The questions people actually ask about superannuation splitting in Australia — answered honestly.

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Child Support in Australia: How the Formula Works (And When It Does Not)
Blogs7 May 2026

Child Support in Australia: How the Formula Works (And When It Does Not)

The 8-step child support formula explained clearly — income definition, care percentages, the self-support amount, and when to challenge your assessment.

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What Actually Happens to Property When You Separate in Australia
Blogs7 May 2026

What Actually Happens to Property When You Separate in Australia

Six property settlement myths debunked — including the 50/50 split, superannuation, informal agreements, and the 2025 family violence reforms.

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How to Get a Divorce in Australia: The Honest Timeline
Blogs7 May 2026

How to Get a Divorce in Australia: The Honest Timeline

Every legal stage of the Australian divorce process — the 2025 law changes, what separation really means, and the 12-month property deadline most people miss.

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What the 2025 Family Law Property Reforms Actually Changed
Blogs6 May 2026

What the 2025 Family Law Property Reforms Actually Changed

Until June 2025, courts could divide your assets without accounting for what your partner did to you financially. The Family Law Amendment Act 2024 changed that — here is what it means for your settlement.

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Coercive Control Beyond the Buzzword
Blogs23 Mar 2026

Coercive Control Beyond the Buzzword

Why legal practitioners must understand coercive control as a pattern of domination — and how it should shape case preparation, client advice, and courtroom strategy.

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Composure vs. Trauma in Court
Blogs19 Mar 2026

Composure vs. Trauma in Court

The courtroom rewards composure — but trauma rarely presents neatly. Why legal credibility tests can fail the most harmed people in the room.

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When "Friendly Parent" Arguments Backfire
Blogs16 Mar 2026

When "Friendly Parent" Arguments Backfire

How the friendly parent principle can silence protective mothers in domestic violence cases — and why courts must look deeper than cooperative vs. difficult.

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Law Still Underestimates Trauma
Blogs12 Mar 2026

Law Still Underestimates Trauma

When courts misread trauma in children and parents, contact orders can become tools of ongoing harm. What the system still gets wrong.

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Talking to Traumatised Clients
Blogs11 Feb 2026

Talking to Traumatised Clients

Why safety must come before structure in legal interviews — and how giving clients choice produces sharper instructions and stronger files.

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Do It, Commit, or Quit
Blogs28 Jan 2026

Do It, Commit, or Quit

Feeling bored and underutilised at work? Naomi Pearce's 4-step framework to help you decide whether to step up, stay committed, or move on.

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Rock Bottom and Your Career
Blogs25 Jan 2026

Rock Bottom and Your Career

Sophie Turner's take on playing a corporate worker at her lowest point — and what it reveals about creativity, pivots, and breakthrough moments.

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Career Alternatives for Lawyers
Blogs23 Jan 2026

Career Alternatives for Lawyers

Most lawyers aren't asking "what else can I do" — they're asking why they're exhausted. What to ask before making any big career decision.

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APAC Awards 2025
Media Releases1 Mar 2025

APAC Awards 2025

TFA Legal named Melbourne's most client-centric law firm for 2025. Exploring our unique approach to client representation and transformative legal advocacy.

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Women's Wellbeing
Media Releases15 Nov 2024

Women's Wellbeing

Trailblazing law firm prioritises women's wellbeing in the legal aid gap. Legal insights focused on workplace rights, health protections, and specialised advocacy.

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Domestic Violence & Children
Blogs1 June 2024

Domestic Violence & Children

Addressing the hidden toll on children in Australia. Essential legal resources and protective measures for individuals facing domestic challenges.

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Wills & Estates After Divorce
Blogs1 May 2024

Wills & Estates After Divorce

Critical updates for post-separation estate planning to ensure your legacy and dependents are protected under new legislation.

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