Sperm Donors – are they parents?
A sperm donor is currently involved in a High Court case between him and the donor sperm recipient. At the core is a man who donated sperm to a lesbian woman so that she could have a child. He now…
A sperm donor is currently involved in a High Court case between him and the donor sperm recipient. At the core is a man who donated sperm to a lesbian woman so that she could have a child. He now…
Getting an Australian child passport for your child can seem like an ordeal after you and your partner have divorced or separated, but it doesn’t have to be. How do I get a passport for my child? There are three…
Who Gets Custody if a Parent Dies? Death is never a subject people like to talk about. But when it comes to your children, it is something you need to think about. Who gets custody if a parent dies? Some…
Family Law and Christmas – a difficult combination With less than 2 months until Christmas, if you haven’t sorted out who is having the kids for Christmas, it’s time to get cracking! There is always a last minute rush to…
Today’s guest blogger Sarah Tuckett psychotherapist and counsellor at Sarah Tuckett Psychotherapy and Counselling in North Brisbane talks about how to manage anxiety when negotiating a custody agreement. Custody and anxiety You’re dealing with a broken heart, a divorce and on top…
If you are getting divorced, you naturally want the best family lawyer on your case. But how do you choose? If you search “Best Family Lawyer in Brisbane” it will bring up all the people who have convinced the internet…
Many parents seek a 50/50 parenting or ‘shared custody’ arrangement after a family law separation. But often mistakes are made which make such an arrangement difficult or impossible. You can’t control the other parent’s behaviour. But here’s the Top 5…
Many parents want shared custody of their children but make it hard to achieve…. Many family law clients want to be able to have their children in their care for an equal amount of time as the other parent –…
Do I need a court order to take my children overseas? Bags packed for your big holiday? Kids excited? Got your passports? Travel permission from the kids’ other parent? Hang on – he signed the passport applications so I don’t…
‘Tis the Season Today’s blog post comes from Selina Trigg, a New Zealand family lawyer, who offers some great advice about how to share parenting at Christmas Christmas is Almost Here Well, there it is – less than 30 days…