23 Feb
How might mental ill health impact Family Court proceedings?
Frequently in the context of Family Law proceedings, the Court will be required to consider the mental well-being and capacity of a party. In parenting matters specifically, it is sometimes alleged that it is not safe for a child to be cared for by one parent, as that parent suffers...
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11 Feb
Family Law: My ex has brainwashed the kids against me
“My ex has brainwashed the kids against me” When parents separate, sometimes the relationship between one parent and the children deteriorates, and the parents blame each other for that deterioration. Children may resist or refuse to spend time with one of their parents. How should you approach co-parenting in these...
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11 Jul
Family Law: Is there a line between sperm donor and parent?
Historically, society has interpreted the role of the sperm donor to be one clearly limited to the process of artificial conception. Following this assumption, the donor typically holds no prospective legal rights to that future child. Such a black and white understanding of the donor and child relationship is, however,...
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