Divorce is Schmidt: A Family Law Series (Audio-only version)

Johannes Schmidt

Johannes Schmidt, Australian specialist family law barrister, mediator and arbitrator, presents short episodes on topics relevant to Australian family law practitioners, including case notes and discussions about discrete issues.

Episodes

  1. Jul 12

    Travel Restraints and the Australian Federal Police Family Law Watchlist

    In this special episode, recorded on location on Kandooma in the Maldives on 19 June 2026, I discuss travel restraints (including whether a parent can be restrained from travelling with a child within Australia), and the Australian Federal Police Family Law Watchlist.

    Travel Restraints and the Australian Federal Police Family Law Watchlist

  2. Jun 30

    Travel Applications in Parenting Proceedings

    In this special episode, recorded on location on Kandooma in the Maldives on 18 June 2026, I discuss travel applications in parenting proceedings, including the relevant considerations, whether such applications can be made in the absence of a specific travel proposal, and related passport issues.

    Travel Applications in Parenting Proceedings

  3. Jun 22

    Sections 65Y - 65ZAA and Drafting Travel Orders

    In this special episode recorded on location on Kandooma in the Maldives on 14 June 2026, I discuss sections 65Y - 65ZAA of the Family Law Act 1975, and drafting travel orders.

    Sections 65Y - 65ZAA and Drafting Travel Orders

  4. 06/25/2024

    Who Gets the Dog?

    In this episode, I discuss how the family law courts determine who gets to keep the family pet when a married or de facto couple separates.

    Who Gets the Dog?

  5. 06/01/2024

    Shams & Alkaios (No 2) [2024] FedCFamC2F 620

    In this episode, I discuss Judge Glass’s judgment in Shams & Alkaios (No 2), which is the first published parenting case determined on the basis of the 2023 amendments to Part VII of the Family Law Act.

    Shams & Alkaios (No 2) [2024] FedCFamC2F 620

  6. 05/21/2024

    Contempt

    In this episode, I discuss contempt in family law, including types of contempt, the relevant tests, and how contempt interacts with Division 13A contravention proceedings.

    Contempt

  7. 04/30/2024

    Asset Preservation Orders with Robert Heath KC

    In this episode, I am joined by Robert Heath KC, for a discussion about asset preservation orders.

    Asset Preservation Orders with Robert Heath KC

  8. 04/09/2024

    Are communications with litigation funders privileged?

    In this episode, I discuss privilege issues related to litigation funders, and whether communications between litigation funders, lawyers, and parties, are subject to discovery or subpoenas.

    Are communications with litigation funders privileged?

  9. 03/26/2024

    Stella & Stella [2023] FedCFamC1F 1092

    In this episode, I discuss Strum J's recent judgment in Stella & Stella, which involved Stanford arguments, multiple pools and late inheritances.

    Stella & Stella [2023] FedCFamC1F 1092

  10. 03/12/2024

    Forum Disputes in Family Law

    In this episode, I discuss how forum disputes are determined in family law, and how the process can differ depending on the subject matter of the proceedings.

    Forum Disputes in Family Law

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Johannes Schmidt, Australian specialist family law barrister, mediator and arbitrator, presents short episodes on topics relevant to Australian family law practitioners, including case notes and discussions about discrete issues.

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