Step-Parent Adoption – Obtaining Adoption Orders
- January 31, 2013
Where a step-parent has been performing the role of an absent/disinterested biological parent for a long time, the urge to “normalise” the relationship understandably holds strong. One way to achieve this is through step-parent adoption. Part 1 of this series discussed the effect of an Adoption Order. In this instalment we discuss the process by which…
Step-Parent Adoption – Effect of an Adoption Order
- January 31, 2013
Statistically, one fifth of separated families these days eventually transform to include a full time step-parent following the re-partnering of one or other of the biological parents. For some of these families, non-participation of the other biological parent may lead to the step-parent becoming the only “other” parent figure in the children’s life. Not surprisingly…
Long Distance Parenting
- September 21, 2012
Considering the vast distances dividing Australia’s major population centres, the advent of high speed internet connectivity and the highly mobile nature of the Australian community as a whole, it is little wonder that the breakdown of family relationships bring many parents into conflict over where the now separated family is to live. Work commitments or…
Supervised Contact of Children
- May 25, 2012
Introduction The area of residence and contact litigation is often fraught with highly emotional opinion. When involved in such litigation it is important to consider first and foremost the best interests of the children. According to law in Australia, the children have the right of contact on a regular basis, with both their parents and…