Family Law Education Network

As we prepare for the new financial year, we'd like to let our community know that pricing for some of our memberships will change from 1 July 2026.

If you've been considering joining us or recommending us to a colleague, current rates remain available until 30 June 2026 inclusive.

Whether you're looking for practical family law education, CLE, mentoring, business development support, resources or connection with a nationwide community of practitioners, now is an opportunity to secure current pricing before the new rates take effect.

For existing members: nothing is changing for you. Your membership will continue to be billed at it's usual price.

Scan the QR code below or review our membership options here: https://form.jotform.com/250348217687868

Join us tomorrow for a Live File Preparation Exercise, designed to bring practical skills into real-world context.

Available exclusively through our FamMastery Membership, this session focuses on preparing files for real cases, applying procedural requirements, and strengthening organisation and documentation practices.

A hands-on session to sharpen your day-to-day file management skills.

🗓 When: 16 June 2026

👉 Not a member? Join now: https://form.jotform.com/250348217687868

📍 is on the ground at FLPA 2026!

We are officially settled in and ready for a fantastic few days connecting with the family law community on the Gold Coast.

We're looking forward to the conversations, ideas, challenges and opportunities being shared across the profession throughout the retreat.

And yes... there may be a few lollies at the booth too 🍬

If you're here, come say hi!

We’re looking forward to being part of the conversations at FLPA Retreat 2026 this week!

is exhibiting and we would genuinely love to connect with members of the family law community while we’re there.

Whether you’ve been part of FLENA for years, are curious about what we’re building, or simply want to chat about where the profession is heading, come and say hello at the booth.

We’ll also have time set aside during the conference for more in-depth conversations and platform walkthroughs for anyone wanting to explore our education, precedents and practice support resources in a practical way.

If you’d like to lock in a time to meet with us, you can pre-book a demo here: https://form.jotform.com/261311348501850

Who else is heading to FLPA? 👋

The FCFCOA has released a new Practice Direction on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in proceedings.

It is a comprehensive direction that extends well beyond simply checking citations and authorities. It addresses the responsibilities of lawyers, parties, experts and other court users, covering issues such as accuracy, verification, confidentiality, disclosure, expert evidence and accountability for AI-assisted work.

One of the strongest messages emerging from the direction is that AI literacy is no longer optional. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in legal practice, practitioners need to understand both the opportunities and the risks. This includes protecting confidential information, maintaining professional obligations and making informed decisions about how AI can be used to improve efficiency and enhance the client experience.

The reality is that AI is not going away. Used thoughtfully, it has the potential to reduce administrative burden, improve access to information and create better outcomes for both lawyers and clients. Used poorly, it creates significant professional and ethical risks.

At FLENA, we believe education is critical in helping practitioners navigate this evolving landscape. We will be continuing to develop education, resources and practical guidance on AI literacy for family lawyers, as well as enhancing our precedent suite to support responsible and effective AI integration.

Watch this space.

What are your thoughts on the new Practice Direction? Do you see AI as one of the biggest opportunities facing the profession, one of the biggest risks, or both?

Join us tomorrow for this month's LawCademy session: Drafting Affidavits and Gathering Proof.

Learn how to draft clear and persuasive affidavits, identify and gather admissible evidence, and effectively link proof to the key legal issues in dispute.

A practical session designed to strengthen your case preparation.

Join now and gain access to this session.
👉 https://form.jotform.com/250348217687868

High-conflict matters are rarely shaped by legislation alone.
More often, they are shaped by communication, emotional escalation and the ability to maintain clarity under pressure.

One of the strongest themes from this month’s LawCademy session was the importance of structure, consistency and boundaries in reducing reactivity and supporting better long-term outcomes for clients and families.

Practical conversations like these are exactly what our LawCademy program is designed to create.

If you're a WA family lawyer and haven’t joined us yet, this is a reminder that FamMastery is currently being offered free for WA practitioners, and we're kicking things off with our first session tomorrow!

Facilitated by Kim Morrison and Alexandra Duckett, this session is focused on practical roleplay scenarios designed to help practitioners navigate emotionally charged interactions, de-escalate conflict, maintain boundaries and strategy under pressure, and balance client expectations with ethical obligations.

When: 26 May 2026 | 1PM AWST (3PM AEST)

Register now: https://form.jotform.com/260910462624857

Family law is rarely just about legislation, deadlines and procedure.
It is people, emotion, conflict and strategy - often all at once.

This month’s LawCademy session, presented by Anna Wynne and Franchesca Isla, explored the realities of managing high-conflict personalities and the practical impact they can have on matters, communication and outcomes.

Here are three key insights practitioners took away from the discussion.

Swipe through to read more 👇

Not a member? Sign up today to get access to future sessions like this one! https://form.jotform.com/250348217687868

We know family law practice can feel isolating at times, especially when opportunities for discussion and peer connection are often centred on the east coast.

That is exactly why we are committed to building a stronger WA community through our new FamMastery offering.

FamMastery is designed to create practical, discussion-led sessions for family lawyers who want more than just technical CPD. Real conversations. Real strategy discussions. Practical outcomes.

As part of this initiative, FamMastery is currently being offered complimentary for WA family lawyers.

If you are a WA practitioner and would like to join the community, we would love to have you involved.

Register your interest: https://form.jotform.com/260910462624857