Stanford v Stanford

A known sperm donor may be recognised as a legal parent under the Family Law Act 1975, overriding inconsistent State presumptions, with paramount consideration given to the best interests of the child.

A property settlement order under s.79 FLA may only be made if it is just and equitable to alter existing property interests, which must be determined as a threshold question.

Considers Hague Convention defences of grave risk of harm and child's objections in international child abduction proceedings under Australian law.