A Look at the Legal Process for Surrogacy Arrangements
Format: Livestreamed and In-person (Hobart)
Recorded: With the presenters' consent
Time: 4-5pm, Friday 21 March 2025
1. Surrogacy arrangements
2. Parentage orders
3. Case law
1. Understand the legislation
2. Give comprehensive legal advice
3. Engage in collaborative practice to ensure all parties remain amicable
Presenters
Amelia Higgs, Principal, Dobson Mitchell Allport, specialises in family and relationships law. She advocates for out-of- court resolutions wherever possible, but regularly and confidently appears in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Amelia believes in helping her clients to find solutions that are realistic, pragmatic and tailored to individual needs. She embraces alternative dispute resolution methods including mediation and collaboration. Amelia currently sits on the Board of Women’s Legal Service Tasmania and the Family Law Pathways Network Steering Committee. She is an elected member of the Law Council of the Law Society of Tasmania. Amelia has wrtten a number of articles incluuding, most relevant to this session - Everything you need to know about Surrogacy Law in Tasmania.
Aimee Hope, Lawyer, Dobson Mitchell Allport, commenced work at this firm as a lawyer in 2023. She currently practices in the Family Law team. Aimee assists with a wide range of family law issues, including property, parenting, divorce and surrogacy, and family violence matters. Aimee's practice is to work collaboratively to resolve disputes as quickly as possible with the other party whilst maintaining her client’s best interests.
Location
in-person (at the Society, 28 Murray Street) and livestreamed.
28 Murray Street, Hobart Tas 7000
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4-5pm, Friday 21 March 2025
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