How 2025 Family Law Reforms Are Changing Family Dispute Resolution in Victoria

Victoria’s family law system is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in over a decade. As of mid‑2025, sweeping reforms to the Family Law Act and new practitioner regulations are redefining how Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is delivered across the state.

These changes affect not just family law practitioners but also thousands of separating couples and families who rely on FDR to resolve parenting, financial, and property disputes without going to court.

In this post, we explore what’s changed, what it means for clients and professionals, and how FDR in Victoria is entering a new, more accountable era.