Australian Family and Fertility Law

Join Award-Winning Family & Surrogacy Lawyers, Bruce Provan and Stephen Page who interviews lawyers, doctors, counsellors, parents, surrogates, scientists, donors and others who are the moving parts bringing together the ability to form families through surrogacy, and when families fall apart. Interviewees talk about their personal journeys through life, leading to their passion in their respective fields.

Australian Family and Fertility Law is a society podcast hosted by Stephen Page, with 246 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Stephen Page hosts Australian Family and Fertility Law, a society show with 246 episodes published.

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  MRKH syndrome: how surrogacy can help you become a parent

  Sep 13, 20266 min

  Send us Fan Mail Stephen Page, multi-award winning surrogacy lawyer and accredited family law specialist at Page Provan, explains MRKH syndrome and the path to parenthood through surrogacy. In this episode: What MRKH (Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser) syndrome is, and why women are often not diagnosed until their early teens Why surrogacy is often the first and only option considered by women with MRKH, unlike many heterosexual couples who arrive at surrogacy after years of IVF Why gay intended parents and women with MRKH often approach surrogacy without the same history of fertility-related trauma as many heterosexual couples Why being listened to and understood matters so much for women with MRKH beginning their surrogacy journey Why surrogacy offers a genuine path to parenthood for women with MRKH syndrome For more information or legal help, contact Page Provan Family & Fertility Lawyers at pageprovan.com.au Made by Law Firm Marketing Experts, Practice Proof

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  Surrogacy statistics: why so many go overseas

  Sep 9, 20268 min

  Send us Fan Mail Stephen Page, multi-award winning surrogacy lawyer and accredited family law specialist at Page Provan, shares the data behind surrogacy in Australia. In this episode: How long it takes to find a surrogate in Australia — anywhere from one month to four years, based on real client experience Why finding a surrogate is so hard: one fertility counsellor estimates only 1 in 19 surrogates are known to intended parents beforehand, while another estimates closer to 1 in 5 What the data shows about surrogacy births in Australia — around 85 to 90 gestational surrogacy births a year, according to the Australian and New Zealand Assisted Reproductive Database Why overseas surrogacy births are so much more common — 377 Australian citizenship-by-descent applications in the year to June 2025, roughly four times the number of local surrogacy births Why this data is driving the Australian Law Reform Commission's review of surrogacy law, and why going overseas is now the norm rather than the exception For more information or legal help, contact Page Provan Family & Fertility Lawyers at pageprovan.com.au . Made by Law Firm Marketing Experts, Practice Proof

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  How much does surrogacy really cost? A ballpark figure

  Sep 6, 20265 min

  Send us Fan Mail Stephen Page, multi-award winning surrogacy lawyer and accredited family law specialist at Page Provan, breaks down what surrogacy really costs. In this episode: Why surrogacy in Australia typically costs between $50,000 and $100,000, with a ballpark figure of around $75,000 over an 18-month to two-year journey Why legal costs vary by state, with more counselling required in NSW and more court documentation required in NSW and Queensland Why surrogacy in the United States now costs at least $360,000 AUD, putting it out of reach for most intended parents Why Mexico and Colombia have become popular mid-range destinations, with a ballpark budget of around $150,000 including an extended stay after the birth Why having a realistic budget from the start is essential, since surrogacy in Australia must be altruistic, not commercial For more information or legal help, contact Page Provan Family & Fertility Lawyers at pageprovan.com.au Made by Law Firm Marketing Experts, Practice Proof

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  How the family court decides parenting cases: the best interests test explained

  Sep 2, 20266 min

  Send us Fan Mail Bruce Provan , Managing Director and accredited family law specialist at Page Provan, explains how the family court decides parenting cases. In this episode: Why the "best interests of the child" is the paramount consideration under the Family Law Act, and what evidence the court draws on to decide it The role of family reports and child impact reports, usually prepared by a psychologist or social worker, and why their recommendations carry real weight When an independent children's lawyer is appointed to represent the children, including their obligation to speak with the children directly The key factors under section 60CC of the Family Law Act — the child's safety, views, developmental and emotional needs, each parent's care capacity, and significant relationships Why the court must also consider the cultural needs and heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children For more information or legal help, contact Page Provan Family & Fertility Lawyers at pageprovan.com.au Made by Law Firm Marketing Experts, Practice Proof

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  Surrogacy in Iran: a complex and risky journey

  Aug 30, 20268 min

  Send us Fan Mail Stephen Page , multi-award winning surrogacy lawyer and accredited family law specialist at Page Provan, explains surrogacy in Iran, a path taken almost exclusively by Iranian-Australian couples. In this episode: Why surrogacy in Iran, permitted under religious rulings, almost always involves egg donation as well, and why it's pursued almost exclusively by heterosexual married couples Why donors and surrogates in Iran are anonymous and paid low, altruistic-style amounts, with parentage established by private agreement rather than legislation The documents needed for Australian citizenship by descent, including the surrogate's maternity records, a certificate of genetic affinity, translated agreements, and a DNA test at the Australian Embassy in Tehran Why the current closure of the Australian Embassy in Tehran adds real uncertainty to bringing a child home Why getting legal advice before starting is essential, given the risk of committing a criminal offence under Australian commercial surrogacy laws For more information or legal help, contact Page Provan Family & Fertility Lawyers at pageprovan.com.au. Made by Law Firm Marketing Experts, Practice Proof

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