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Can a parent take a child out of the state without the other parent’s consent?

by Pamela Cominos | Oct 19, 2018 | Divorce, General Legal Matters, Parenting / Custody

In child custody matters, taking a child out of the state without the other parent’s consent can pose several complex legal and emotional problems both for the parents and the child concerned. Relocation cases are by their nature high in conflict and sensitive....

Who is a Parent? Artificial Insemination, Lesbians and Sperm donors!

by Pamela Cominos | Aug 5, 2018 | Parenting / Custody, Surrogacy

The recent case of Parson and Anor and Masson [2018] sheds some light on this very complex area of family law. This is a case which went on appeal, and successfully overturned the primary Judge’s findings and decision that the biological father of the eldest child...

What can you do when one parent refuses to co-parent or even acknowledge you as the other parent?

by Pamela Cominos | Jul 28, 2018 | Divorce, General Legal Matters, Parenting / Custody

Sadly, sometimes one parent will refuse to co-parent with the other parent when a marriage, same-sex or de facto relationship ends and worse still even acknowledge the other parent. Not only does the other parent have to deal with this unpleasant and hurtful...

Here are my two mums – lesbian parents recognized in Family Law

by Pamela Cominos | Apr 1, 2018 | Parenting / Custody

It’s wonderful to see that children are loved and raised in traditional nuclear families as well, as same sex families, lesbian and gay relationships. Since 2008, the law has changed to remove the discrimination against same-sex couples and lesbian parents. The...

Interstate and International Relocation Matters in Australia

by Pamela Cominos | Mar 19, 2018 | Parenting / Custody

At Cominos Family Lawyers, we are experts in Relocation matters. We have been involved in relocation cases for the past 10 years. We have helped many clients relocate to another state or country, where it has been in the best interests of the child or children. We...

How to find the best Mediator when going through a divorce?

by Pamela Cominos | Mar 5, 2018 | Collaborative Family Law, Divorce, Parenting / Custody, Property and Money

  Going through a divorce can be an overwhelming, uncertain and confusing experience for many people. Trying to navigate through the different pathways available to resolve your parenting, property and money issues can be frustrating and costly.   I’m often...
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