family-law Blog
Conception occurs in many ways: traditional conception, IVF, surrogacy, adoption, sperm or egg donation in the clinical sense and sperm donation in the informal sense.
In the case of Masson and Parsons & Ors (2019), (pseudonyms used), a woman asked her good friend to donate sperm so that she could have a child. They made an informal agreement and subsequently she fell pregnant by way of artificial insemination resulting in the birth of a child in 2007.
In 2015, the mother and her de facto partner wished to relocate to New Zealand. As the sperm donor had been involved in the child’s life for...
Australia: Parenting Orders and a Pandemic
Sporting activities are being cancelled, schools might close, grandparents may not be able to care for children and self-quarantine is recommended for sick children and their parents and perhaps...
Covid-19 and the increase in domestic violence incidents
Many people around the world are experiencing high levels of stress in response to the spread of Covid-19 and increased mental health complaints have been predicted. Anxiety stems from several...
Mediation in Parenting Duties
Many disputing couples understand mediation in parenting matters is “compulsory” prior to either party filing a parenting application in the Court. Section 60I of the Family Law Act 1975 requires...
Parental alienation in family law disputes
When the romantic relationship between parents breaks down, parental alienation is sometimes used as an unfair tactic to harm one parent's relationship with their children. There are remedies...
Understanding the Difference Between Parenting Plans and Consent Orders
When it comes to family law, disputes over parenting arrangements are stressful times in anyone's life. Often, either a parenting plan or a consent order is involved. But what are they? How are...
Peaceful co-parenting tips after a high-conflict separation
A high-conflict separation is a stressful experience for everyone involved, particularly your children. They will be feeling anxious and insecure, so, however difficult the relationship is between...
Step-parents: parental rights and responsibilities
Separating from a partner is an emotional and stressful time for all involved, especially if there are children involved.
The emerging role of technology in family dispute resolution
The emerging role of technology in family dispute resolution
Technology is changing the way we live, and its influence hasn't escaped the legal world. From social media to artificial intelligence,...
Family Violence - The Lasting Impact on Parenting Arrangements
Family violence is a large problem in Australia, and it continues to grow. When it comes to making parenting arrangements it is imperative that the best interest of the child is taken into...
