On social media recently, Natalie Imbruglia (of Torn fame) shared that she is pregnant with the help of IVF and a sperm donor. People who are looking to create a family through a donor can sometimes be swept up in the excitement of planning parenthood...
The Family Courts have the power to make Orders for DNA paternity testing in cases where a Father may wish to prove that he is or is not the Father of a child, or a Mother seeks to prove who the Father of her child. Under...
If you are considering going on an overseas holiday with your child they will need a valid passport. Before an Australian passport can be issued to your child, the law requires the written consent of both parents (or of anyone who has parental responsibility for...
A common question asked by our clients is: “do my children have a say in what parenting Orders are made?”. Your children’s views are generally presented to the Court by a Family Consultant in a Child Inclusive Conference Memorandum, Family Report or a report made following...
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.
