Separating couples can find themselves in a position where they cannot reach agreement regarding either parent travelling outside of Australia with a child of the relationship. Today there are many … [Read more...]
Parenting Orders – Contravention Applications During COVID-19 Pandemic
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has caused considerable difficulties for separated parents, particularly those living interstate from their children. Parenting orders are binding on both parties, … [Read more...]
Marino Law’s 12 tips for family law bliss this Christmas
According to statistics, as reported on the Today Show on Channel 9 and the Sydney Morning Herald, December 11 is the most popular day for couples to break up. The date is apparently so popular … [Read more...]
Who is a parent? – High Court issues ruling in sperm donor father case
Masson v Parsons [2019] HCA 21 Yesterday, the High Court of Australia ruled that a sperm donor was a legal parent with the inherent rights and roles that arise therefrom. Family law issues … [Read more...]
When tragedy strikes – the impact of death of a parent after separation
Children of separated households have often experienced significant grief, trauma and possibly conflict in their lives. Hopefully, with careful guidance and child focus, parents are able to … [Read more...]
Room for improvement in police handling of withheld children
A New South Wales coronial inquest into the death of a father and daughter yesterday recommended a change in police procedures when they receive reports of a child not being returned pursuant to a … [Read more...]