Surrogacy in Queensland
In Queensland, you can enter a “surrogacy arrangement”. You can agree that another person will give birth to your child through the…
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Changing Schools – When is Bullying Enough?
A decision was recently handed down in the Sydney Registry of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia dealing with the topical issue…
Read MoreRelocation from Melbourne to Queensland
A recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia dealt with the issue of relocation. An order was made that the…
Read MoreFather ordered to pay Mother's Childbirth and Lost Earnings
A recent decision of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia resulted in the Father being ordered to pay to the Mother $7,000 in…
Read MoreHusband Fails to Secure "Decree of Nullity" after Failed Arranged Marriage
An applicant for a declaration of nullity in relation to an arranged marriage which ended soon after the event, has failed in…
Read MoreWife wins six million dollars after separation
In a recent case the Family Court considered a property adjustment application relating to a twenty year relationship where the wife had…
Read MoreCan you get a refund for child support paid if the child you support is not really yours?
This is a surprisingly frequent question raised by clients. Clients are increasingly using DNA testing to establish whether a child is their…
Read MoreCan I be in a "Part-Time" De Facto Relationship?
A recent decision of the Full Court of the Family Court at Sydney dealt with this issue. The female party's evidence was that…
Read MoreBest Parenting Practice in a Family Law Matter
For clients involved in a parenting matter, we continually stress the importance of putting the children's best interests first. Parents who achieve…
Read MoreSame-Sex........Same-Rights
Same-sex… Same-rights There is currently much debate in Australia about whether same sex couples ought be entitled to be married. Whatever your…
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