The ACT has passed new legislation to allow more people access to surrogacy and bring the Territory's surrogacy laws in line with other Australian jurisdictions.
Do you have a child over the age of 18 in need of financial support? In certain circumstances, support may be available through the family law system.
Restrictions on publication of family law proceedings exist under the law. However, there are circumstances in which documents from family law proceedings can be used in other related proceedings.
In simple terms, child support is the financial support provided to meet the care needs of a child.
A Full Court of the Federal Court has highlighted the importance of updating binding death nominations in respect of superannuation entitlements upon the breakdown of a relationship.
Following a separation, parents or other interested parties often wish to know how 'custody' arrangements for children are determined.
If you have entered into a financial agreement in another country, you may presume that it will automatically apply in Australia.
The Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has signalled that a national database of family violence orders may be forthcoming.
Both a will and binding financial agreement will be utilised in any well thought-out estate plan.
The popularity of 'divorce rings' raises the question of who keeps an engagement or wedding ring upon separation.
A recent judgment of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia considered the treatment of inheritances in the context of property settlement proceedings.
Parental responsibility is a central concept in parenting matters.
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