Gender Dysphoria, Children and the Family Court
Over the past decade, there has been a growing trend of applications to the Family Court of Australia for the authorisation of medical treatment of children who have been...
I am in a same-sex de facto relationship - do I need a Will?
Having a Will is especially important if you are in a same-sex, de facto relationship. In this situation, if you don’t have a Will, it is quite possible that your partner will not...
Chronology of marriage equality and social rights in Australia
The past decade alone has seen significant changes in laws surrounding treatment and discrimination of the LGBTIQ+ community. This blog outlines the timeline of marriage equality...
Marriage and Divorce: Australian trends
The marriage and divorce trends discussed in this blog allow us to better understand where there has been a shift, and whether it may affect you.
Who is a parent? The case of Masson v Parsons
Last week the High Court of Australia handed down a highly anticipated decision in the case of Masson v Parsons. This case deals with the legal definition of 'parent' and...
Domestic Partnerships
Prior to amendments to the Act in August 2017, the only avenue for a couple who wished to have their relationship legally recognised was to obtain a Declaration from a Court that...
Family Court judgment handed down; "re Kelvin" gender dysphoria treatment case
The Full Court of the Family Court has handed down a judgment which sees a major change in the way young people with gender dysphoria access treatment.
In a same sex relationship with one child?
Under the Family Law Act (the Act) the parents of a child are responsible for the care, welfare and development of the child. Each parent of a child has parental responsibility...
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