The Australian High Court recently handed down judgment in Masson v Parsons & Ors, where a sperm donor was found to be a child’s legal father. In the United States, a New York court rules on … [Read more...]
Not married but living together? What rights do you have?
If you're married, then you know that your rights are governed by the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). But what if you're not married and living together? Well, the law recognises two different types … [Read more...]
What about the children?
Separating from a partner when you have a child or children can be a very stressful time, so it is important to be as best supported as possible. This support should be twofold: First, you should be … [Read more...]
Sperm Donation and Legal Parenthood: The High Court decides Masson v Parsons & Ors
Back in April, we reported on Masson v Parsons & Ors, a sperm donor case before the Australian High Court. The Facts Susan and Margaret Parsons, a lesbian couple, conceived a child by artificial … [Read more...]
Divorce for Dummies – How do I get Divorced?
Martin Bullock Lawyers knows that the end of any relationship is a difficult time. Divorces can be both emotionally and financially draining. On top of that, legal issues involving children, … [Read more...]
Changing Divorce to Protect the Kids
Family Law matters are emotional and complicated, especially so if there are children involved. However, new recommendations could change way that courts deal with the treatment of children in … [Read more...]
Sperm Donation and Legal Parenthood: The High Court considers Masson v Parsons & Ors
Soon the High Court of Australia will hand down a Judgment in Masson v Parsons & Ors, a case addressing sperm donation and legal parentage. Susan and Margaret Parsons, a lesbian couple, … [Read more...]
Thoughtful Communication Can Change Your Divorce!
As family lawyers, we see so many divorces that end up in court and tragedy because the two people can’t communicate. So often, they are both good people whose relationship has broken down, but they … [Read more...]
Personal Costs of the End of a Relationship
Here at Martin Bullock Lawyers we often see the guilt and the stress that are caused by the breakup of a relationship. Often one party will make a decision to end the relationship, and emotionally … [Read more...]
Children in Family Law
Children report feeling increasingly left out of family law proceedings in Australia. As the SA Commissioner for Children and Young People, Ms Helen Connolly, says: The system has been slow to … [Read more...]