by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Child Protection Overview
Children and young people in care have the right to a safe and stable living environment that meets your needs and allows you to be prepared for leaving care when you are older. The Charter of Rights for children in care sets out your rights and how you can be... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Child Protection Overview
If you are unsure or disagree about who is the child’s biological father, there are laws to help prove the child’s parentage and to make sure you receive adequate support services. Disagreements about who is the child’s father Sometimes there is uncertainty or... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Child Protection Overview
Child support is usually paid until a child turns 18. If a child or children over 18 cannot support themselves they can still receive financial support for education expenses or if they have a mental or physical disability. Child support is usually paid until a child... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Child Protection Overview
You may be able to claim for some living and medical expenses from your child’s father during and after childbirth. If you want to make a claim for childbirth expenses, get legal advice. If you are the father of the child and someone has made a claim against you for... by LGBTI Legal Service | Jan 24, 2022 | Going to the Family Law Courts
If you cannot reach an agreement about parenting arrangements for children outside of Court or in family dispute resolution, you may need to apply to Court for a Parenting Order. Preparing your case There are certain factors that the Court must consider when making...