MODERN FAMILY- Who is a Parent?

MODERN FAMILY- Who is a Parent?

In today’s society the concept of ‘nuclear family’ is almost foreign; in fact most families are closer to that depicted in the popular sitcom ‘Modern Family’. This has caused the law to adapt to cases outside the traditional family. In a recent case Justice Dessau...
Changing Your Child’s Name After Separation

Changing Your Child’s Name After Separation

When a child is born they must be given a name which is registered. Following divorce or separation, an issue often arises as to the surname the children of that marriage or partnership are to be known by. This is particularly the case where a parent wishes to revert...
Facebook and The Family Court

Facebook and The Family Court

Venting on Facebook… We’ve all done it, right? After separation is not the time to turn to Facebook to vent your frustrations – it can result in terrible consequences. It is not unusual for Affidavits filed in Family Law proceedings to have pages worth of...