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At the 27th Annual Family Law Conference in Cape Town on 28 March 2025, leading fertility and family law expert Stephen Page delivered a landmark presentation on how Australian law approaches embryo disputes.
During the 27th Annual Family Law Conference held in Cape Town on Thursday, 27 March 2025, acclaimed family law specialist Stephen Page delivered a comprehensive overview of property settlement in Australia.
Surrogacy remains a complex and evolving area of law in Australia, with strict regulations governing both domestic and international arrangements. While many intended parents seek surrogacy overseas, legal restrictions—such as prohibitions on commercial surrogacy and criminal penalties in some states—make it essential to understand the risks and legal implications.
At the 10th Annual Melbourne Family Law Conference, hosted by The Education Network on 6 March 2025, leading family law expert Stephen Page presented a comprehensive paper on this pressing issue.
When separating couples find themselves in a situation where their debts outweigh their assets, complex legal and financial challenges arise. This issue, often referred to as a “negative asset pool,” requires careful strategy and patience to ensure the best possible outcome.
Soon when couples separate, it will be easier for courts to make orders about pets, so that there is clarity about who has Chase the dog, Harry the cat, or Goldie the goldfish. Australian Courts have always had the ability to make orders concerning pets or animals. For instance, in the 1980s, I acted in… Read More »Pets and Australian Family Law: Changes Coming in June 2025
Our legal director, Stephen Page, was recently honoured to speak at two prestigious events: the Virtus Health Australian Doctors’ meeting in Sydney and a dedicated gathering of fertility specialists from the Queensland Fertility Group.
Last week, an Italian gay couple two Italian citizens have been arrested at Buen Aires Airport in Argentina where they were scheduled to take a flight back to Italy with a baby born via surrogacy.
Coercive control, an insidious form of abuse within family law, is increasingly recognised for its profound impact on victims’ autonomy and well-being.
