13.01.25
Stepparents can often play a positive and significant role in a child’s life, and may often undertake many parenting duties in a blended family. However, it should be noted that step-parents do not automatically have parental responsibility and decision making rights. This article will explore the different legal rights and responsibilities of step-parents in Australia under the Family Law Act 1975, providing insight into instances when a parenting order may be obtained. Read More.
02.12.24
Relocating after divorce, particularly when involving children can be a complex issue within the Australian within the legal framework. When deciding to relocate with a child and/or children to a new location, the relocating parent will need to consider the child's best interests. This article will explore the legal framework surrounding relocation with children after separation, and important factors for parents to you should consider. Read More.
04.01.23
Recently, a loving father who lost his 20-year-old son in 2019, discovered a devastating lie after the child’s mother sent him a chain of text messages two years after the child’s death.Throughout the child’s life, the father lived with the child’s mother until he was seven, then shared custody of him and contributed to expenses and paid $400 a week in child support until the child turned 18. Read More.
08.07.21
The current COVID-19 vaccine rollout has stirred up a lot of commentary regarding immunisation, the question being “to vaccinate or not to vaccinate”? This question can become an issue with parents who have separated and don’t share the same views on immunising their child/ren. We explore how this conflict is dealt with by the Courts. Read More.
31.05.21
Deciding who owns embryos in the event of separation and the need to reach an agreement now to avoid conflict and uncertainty. Read More.
