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The Point Where A Sperm Donor Becomes The Legal Parent
In an age where many single career-focused individuals are opting to become parents at later stages in life, many are turning to IVF and asking for the help of a close friend to assist as sperm donor or egg donor. One case of sperm donation involved a donor (former lover) secretly helping his former flame to conceive through IVF. This donor had signed legal documents stating that he has no claim to the child, and Victorian law does not ordinarily consider sperm donors to be the father, yet he was still found by the court to be the legal father.
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Amanda Kennewell is a Senior Paralegal in Ryan Murdoch O'Regan's Wills & Estates Team. Today she received two gifts from her clients to say thank you. Congratulations Amanda! Need Advice? Contact Amanda TODAY on 1800 652 969 or email mail@rmold.newwebsite.live for a...
Relocating With Your Child: What’s It All Mean?
Separation is always a difficult time. It is compounded when one parent unilaterally decides to move away, or expresses a desire to move away, against the remaining parents’ wishes.Neither party has an automatic “right” to move away and potentially compromise the child’s relationship with the other parent.
Welcome Connor!
Connor Harrison joins us today for work experience and will be assisting the team with a variety of tasks over the next 3 weeks. Connor has completed his studies and has a high interest in Criminal Law. Welcome Connor!
Statutory Demands: A Must Read Alert
A failure to respond to a statutory demand can have very serious consequences for a company. In particular, it may result in the company being placed in liquidation and control of the company passing to the liquidator of the company.
RMO Weekly Case Note
Reverse mortgages are known to be a “last resort” for retirees and pensioners. The main reason for this low usage of reverse mortgages is due to the risk of will disputes between beneficiaries and reduced equity later in life.
Recently Separated? Are You Entitled to Spousal Maintenance?
If you have recently separated from your partner, you may be entitled to spousal maintenance.
Company Members’ Rights and Remedies – Part One
Reverse mortgages are known to be a “last resort” for retirees and pensioners. The main reason for this low usage of reverse mortgages is due to the risk of will disputes between beneficiaries and reduced equity later in life.
Overdue Changes To Youth Justice System Ahead
There has been a long standing problem with the Queensland criminal justice system, and that is our inclusion of 17-years-olds in the adult justice system. It has been a problem unique to Queensland, being the only state in Australia to treat 17-years-olds as adults and send them to adult prisons.
Conveyancing Update: Termination Of Contract: Contaminated Land
Agents and sellers should be aware of the requirements of section 408 Environmental Protection Act 1994 which in essence requires a seller to provide a buyer with a notice advising if the property is affected by contamination.
Child Maintenance Beyond The Age Of 18 Years & Childbearing Expenses
So, your child has now reached 18 years of age and there’s no more support liability right? Not so quick. Child support, as the financial support of children is known in Australia, is a legal responsibility to the age of 18 years. Beyond that time, wouldn’t it be a moral rather than a legal responsibility to support the child? No, not always. There is a little thing called Adult Child Maintenance which applies in relation to children over the age of 18 years.
Domestic and Family Violence Protection (Combating Coercive Control) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2022
Reverse mortgages are known to be a “last resort” for retirees and pensioners. The main reason for this low usage of reverse mortgages is due to the risk of will disputes between beneficiaries and reduced equity later in life.