This presentation will explore changing social attitudes and recent trends in same-sex divorce from countries where marriage equality has existed for some time. Luke will then share the findings of his qualitative research undertaken with separated same-sex parents from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and regional Victoria. His findings unpack their experiences of separation both before and after legal changes recognising female non-biological parents, and will discuss parents’ experiences of shared care over two and sometimes three households.

He will introduce us to guild-parented families, those who create their family with more than two parents and their subsequent unique experiences of separation and shared parenting. His findings will also uncover same-sex parents’ experiences and perceptions of separation services and service providers, including legal professionals, family relationship centres, and mediation and counselling services. 

Please RSVP by Friday 19 October, to Carol Benda carol.benda@legalaidact.org.au. Or by phone: 6243 3463. Attendance to the lecture is $50.00 and includes afternoon tea.