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On 11–13 March 2026, Stephen Page, Director at Page Provan Family and Fertility Lawyers, presented remotely at the prestigious 28th Annual MDT/UWC Global Family Law Conference in Cape Town, South Africa. As Australia’s leading surrogacy lawyer and an Accredited Family Law Specialist since 1996, Stephen delivered “ART Update from Australia”—a comprehensive overview of Australia’s evolving… Read More »ART Update from Australia: Stephen Page Presents at South African Family Law Conference

When intended parents consider international surrogacy, the legal and ethical landscape can be treacherous. One government has taken a blunt but pragmatic approach: rather than issuing a blanket prohibition on overseas commercial surrogacy, it has published a short list of specific countries where surrogacy arrangements will almost certainly jeopardise a child’s legal status. That list… Read More »3 Countries You Should Never Use for Surrogacy

Representing yourself in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is increasingly common. Cost pressures, the perceived simplicity of some disputes and a desire to stay hands-on drive many people to act without a lawyer. That can work in certain circumstances, but there are important legal and practical limits to be aware of —… Read More »Self-Represented Litigant in Family Court Australia: What You NEED to Know First