The 2026 Family Law Changes: How Evidence of Coercive Control Impacts Property Settlements in the ACT
The legal landscape of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has undergone a seismic shift. As of mid-2026, the introduction of standalone criminal offences for coercive control, alongside the 2025/2026 federal family law reforms, has fundamentally changed how the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) approaches property settlements. For many Canberra residents, particularly those […]



