by Emma Hewitt | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog, Children
We have all heard of celebrities gifting their children unusual and often strange names. Think Kal-EL (Nicholas Cage), Sage Moonblood (Sylvester Stallone), and North (Kanye West). In Australia, there are laws that govern what we can name our children. Most parents are... 
by Testart Family Lawyers | Dec 4, 2017 | Blog, Children, Custody Matters
When negotiating parenting arrangements a lot of parents agree to share time in the school holidays but forget to specifically negotiate special holidays such as Christmas. This can become a very stressful period for all involved. Try and remember that Christmas is... 
by Testart Family Lawyers | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog, Children, Custody Matters, Maintenance
After parents separate, they need to find a new way of parenting that works for them and their children. Some divorced/separated couples continue to share parenting, while others choose to continue their roles as parents separately. This decision often depends on... 
by Testart Family Lawyers | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog, Children, Custody Matters
Unfortunately, the words that Family Law lawyers use can be confusing to members of the public. This is not helped by the fact that legislation changes, and with these changes in the law come changes in terminology. An example of this can be found in the relatively... 
by Testart Family Lawyers | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog, Children, Custody Matters
Separated parents often ask when their child can decide where she/he wants to live. This usually happens when teenage children are involved. There is no ‘magic age’ when a child can decide where she/he will live and the amount of time they will spend with the other... 
by Testart Family Lawyers | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog, Children
Under Australian law, everyone, including children and newborn infants, must be issued with their own passports if they are to travel overseas. If your child is born overseas and you want to bring him/her back to Australia, or have children through overseas surrogacy...