by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Children and Parenting
In Queensland you’re expected to live with your parents or legal guardians until you are 18—but there’s no law that says you must stay at home until then. Once you turn 16, you won’t normally be forced to return home by the authorities as long as you’ve got a safe... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Children and Parenting
A birth certificate is the official record of a child’s name. In Queensland, all births must be registered in the Queensland Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, and once registered you will be issued with a birth certificate. Usually, parents can agree on... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Children and Parenting
Appointing someone to look after your children when you die You can nominate someone in your will as a ‘testamentary guardian’ of your children. A testamentary guardian will be able to make decisions about the long term care of the child such as education. Appointing... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Children and Parenting
The Family Law Act recognises the importance of children maintaining a connection with their Indigenous culture following a family breakdown. The Court considers these issues when making parenting Orders. The Court may appoint an Indigenous adviser to help it...