Inside the Reality of Family Law with Emeritus Professor Patrick Parkinson
I had the privilege of speaking with Emeritus Professor Patrick Parkinson, one of Australia’s most respected voices in family law and someone whose work has shaped policy, community support, and legal thinking for decades.
A few themes that stayed with me:
• Supporting parents before separation matters just as much as supporting them after
• Family violence is complex — rarely neat or one-dimensional
• Children’s voices must be heard, but understood with care
• Loneliness and disconnection are reshaping modern family life
• Strong communities provide stability — not just legislation
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Australian Family Lawyers and Watts McCray are two of Australia’s leading family law firms and form part of AF Legal Group Ltd, a national legal services provider. Together, they offer expert legal advice and tailored support across all areas of family law, including separation and divorce, parenting arrangements, property settlements, and financial agreements. With a strong presence across Australia and a team of highly experienced practitioners, including Accredited Specialists in family law, both firms provide trusted guidance through life’s most complex legal challenges. As part of the AF Legal Group, Australian Family Lawyers and Watts McCray combine national strength with local expertise, ensuring clients receive exceptional representation and support.
