Why Do I Need a Donor Agreement?
Advances in reproductive technology have made it easier than ever for people to start families in...
Erin Steiner
October 31st, 2025
Family Law
Family Law
articles: 17
A Sperm Donor Can Be a Parent: Understanding the Legal Reality in Australia
Many people assume that a sperm donor cannot be a legal parent. But under Australian law, that is...
Erin Steiner
October 29th, 2025
International Surrogacy: What Australian Parents Need to Know
For many intended parents, overseas surrogacy looks quicker, clearer, and more certain than tryin...
Erin Steiner
October 28th, 2025
What Happens If a Surrogacy Arrangement Breaks Down?
Most surrogacy arrangements in Australia proceed smoothly, built on mutual respect and shared pur...
Erin Steiner
October 27th, 2025
How Courts Decide Parentage Orders in NSW Surrogacy Cases
For most intended parents, obtaining a parentage order is the final — and most meaningful — step ...
Erin Steiner
October 24th, 2025
Who Are the Legal Parents in a Surrogacy Arrangement?
When a child is born through surrogacy, it might seem natural to assume that the intended parents...
Erin Steiner
October 23rd, 2025
Altruistic vs Commercial Surrogacy: What’s Legal in Australia?
Surrogacy can be a profound act of generosity and a path to parenthood for those unable to concei...
Erin Steiner
October 22nd, 2025
The Legal Process of Surrogacy in NSW: From Agreement to Parentage Order
Surrogacy offers a pathway to parenthood for many families who cannot conceive or carry a pregnan...
Erin Steiner
October 21st, 2025
Surrogacy in Australia: How It Works and What the Law Says
For some families, surrogacy provides a path to parenthood when pregnancy isn’t possible or safe....
Erin Steiner
October 20th, 2025
Child Custody Laws in Australia: What You Need to Know
The court’s paramount consideration remains the best interests of the child. In 2024 the legislat...
Celia Pitcher
September 10th, 2025
Family Law Pre-Action Procedures: What You Must Do Before Going to Court
Before you can file a court application in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCF...
Celia Pitcher
September 3rd, 2025
What is Alimony: Spousal Maintenance in Australia
When relationships end, financial arrangements often become one of the most complex and emotional...
Celia Pitcher
August 27th, 2025