Can a Parent Relocate With a Child to Another Location?

It is not uncommon for people to consult a family lawyer about what happens following the breakdown of a relationship (separation or divorce), where one parent wants to relocate with a child to another location. Some reasons for relocation are that one parent: Wants to return to the place they are originally from to be…

Can I Take my Child on an Overseas Holiday?

A common question a family lawyer is often asked by a parent, is what do they need to do to take their child away on an overseas holiday following separation. To travel outside of Australia, a child needs a passport. To obtain an Australian passport, the parent planning to travel overseas with the child can…