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Month: July 2016

International surrogacy arrangements: Who has parental responsibility under Australian law?

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Posted by Kirstie Barfoot on 22 Jul 2016

An Australian same-sex couple is currently facing legal issues in their attempts to bring their baby son into the country from Canada where they have been living. The Australian Foreign Minister is unable to grant the child a passport without the consent of his biological mother.

Tagged: Family Law, Kyle Stewart, Kent Stewart, surrogacy, surrogacy arrangements, parent responsibility, international surrogacy
Jackpot! Is your partner entitled to your lotto win in your divorce?

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Posted by Karina Ralston on 7 Jul 2016

We all dream of winning the lottery but if a marriage breaks down after your win, your dream could become the stuff of nightmares. Just how much can your soon-to-be ex claim of your good fortune? In a twist, now pretend that you hit the jackpot in the first year of your decade long nuptials…

Tagged: Elford & Elford, lottery winnings in divorce, lottery winnings as divorce asset

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