I have just come across a very interesting and well informed discussion paper by Dr Kevin Kirkland published on the Canadian Family Violence Clearinghouse website.
It is a useful synopsis of much recent research about gay domestic violence.
Link to Abuse in Gay Male Relationships: a Discussion Paper
For far too long, Western Australia singled out gay couples, single men, and many others in the LGBTQIA+ community for unequal treatment under its surrogacy law. That discrimination has now been struck down in a landmark case, and it is a significant step forward for fairness, family formation, and legal common sense. The case was… Read More »WA surrogacy law: same-sex couples win landmark case
International surrogacy can open extraordinary possibilities for intended parents, but it also comes with legal complexity that should never be underestimated. The rules are different from country to country, sometimes from state to state within the same country, and what looks straightforward at the beginning can become very complicated once parentage, citizenship, travel and documentation… Read More »International Surrogacy Insights: Join Me at the Growing Families Conference
Some anniversaries arrive with fanfare. Others sneak up quietly and then suddenly feel enormous. At the end of June and the beginning of July 2026, two milestones sit side by side. One marks 30 years as an accredited family law specialist. The other marks 21 years working alongside Bruce Provan. Together, they say something important… Read More »30 Years a Specialist & 21 Years Together: The Page Provan Story
