A common question we get asked is, “when can my child decide for themselves” who they live with? Parents are often surprised when our response is “not until they’re 18”, and strictly speaking this is correct in most circumstances. Where a child is under 18, there...
Surrogacy is an arrangement where a woman agrees to carry a baby for another person or couple. Surrogacy laws in New South Wales have only been around since 2006 which means in legal years, it’s very much still a newborn! Who can be a surrogate? Under...
Binding Financial Agreements are a contract between two or more people that is compliant with the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and will usually outline how parties will manage the division of their assets, superannuation and/or spousal maintenance. Binding Financial Agreements can be entered into...
Merridy Elphick Lawyers is based in the central business district of Newcastle, NSW. With an excess of 40 years’ experience in all areas of family law, our team of professionals strive for excellence in our craft.
