It is not illegal to start using a surname not registered on the child’s birth certificate but can this be formailsed without the consent of the other parent?
How does the law deal with this tension between your wish to do what you please with your estate, and any obligation to provide for your adult children, especially if they are in need?
What is considered a ‘relevant’ relationship under the Domestic and Family Violence Protection Act?
The protections under the Act are available to people in a broad range of relationships:
