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Maintenance During Pregnancy

It’s no secret that having a baby is a very expensive decision, The father’s liability is usually from up to two months prior
both in the short and long term. Time spent away from work and to birth and continues until three months after the child has
the subsequent lost superannuation (and compound interest on arrived. However, this period can be extended if the mother
these) can make up the largest financial cost over time, but the has been advised by a medical practitioner to cease working for
recent statistics show that the average out-of-pocket expense reasons related to her pregnancy.
for raising a child in Australia is approximately $170 per week.
Though there is some discretion in what is considered a ‘proper
FAMILY This figure also doesn’t include the costs incurred during the contribution’ - as a general proposition the parents should pay
pregnancy which can vary wildly depending on the decision half each and the mother is able to apply to the Court if the
LAW to go with public or private coverage. For those in committed father doesn’t agree to contribute. The Court can also make
relationships, these (amongst many others) become serious consideration towards any money voluntarily paid by fathers
decisions that need to be incorporated within the family unit. throughout the pregnancy towards the mother’s expenses and
offset this against any calculated overall liability.
However, for single and expectant mothers, the financial
burden can be more difficult, though the law is here to provide None of this absolves any child support obligations and, when
some assistance. The Family Law Act provides that the father safe to do so, parents should always attempt to reach an
of a child who is not married to the mother is liable to make a agreement regarding pregnancy costs without the need for the
proper contribution towards her maintenance and reasonable Court to get involved. However, single and expectant mothers
medical expenses in relation to the pregnancy and birth. Further should be comforted that the law doesn’t leave them alone
WILLS obligations to funeral expenses also exist if the mother or child financially while they navigate the miracle of childbirth.
RETIREMENT AND die in the process.

VILLAGES ESTATES Joshua Noble is a Senior Associate at Zande Law Solicitors, Suite 9, Norwinn Centre, 15 Discovery Drive, North
Lakes practising from our Cleveland office at Suite 3, Jade Chambers, 15 Middle Street, Cleveland. To contact
Josh for advice, please phone (07) 3385 0999 to schedule an appointment.
The information in this article is merely a guide and not a full explanation of the law. This firm cannot take
responsibility for any action readers take based on this information. When making decisions that could affect
your legal rights, please contact us for professional advice.

SKIN CANCER -WHAT IS IT?
PRP Therapy
CONVEYANCING Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of a cell type in
the skin. The most common type is Basal Cell cancer
(BCC), a slow growing and locally destructive cancer.
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is the latest and most
Squamous Cell Cancer (SCC) is a more invasive cancer.
innovate way that people are using to rejuvenate their
Melanomas can grow quickly and can become life-
threatening in as little as six weeks. Less commonly
skin, specifically against signs of aging and scarring. By
known is that Melanoma can appear on skin not
using the patient’s own blood to revitalize tired-looking
normally exposed to the sun.
skin, this therapy is fast becoming one of the most
popular forms of anti-aging treatment, boosted by its
Treatment of Skin Cancer
Surgical excision of the cancer is the present
use by high profile celebrities.
such as prescribed cream and cryotherapy, (otherwise
On average results will start to show after around 2-3
forms of BCC and SCC but will require ongoing reviews
months with monthly treatments. A minimum of three
to ensure no return.
treatments is usually advised however in some cases up
Precancerous skin cancer or solar keratosis (otherwise
to six treatments will be required on a monthly basis. As
referred to as the sunspot) is treated with cryotherapy
or topical cream such as prescription Efudix to ensure
it is an accumulative treatment the results will be greater
it does not become a SCC.
if the full three treatments are taken.
Norwinn Centre, 15 Discovery Drive
Detection of Skin Cancer
North Lakes With no formal screening program in Australia, it
The effects of rejuvenation on the skin will continue for
up to 12 months after one treatment reducing the need
PH 3385 0999 is important to have a thorough skin examination
with your GP on a regular basis. Doctor Donna at
for repeat appointments.
Bartchall Medical specialises in skin cancer checks
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timely reminders to have your skin cancer check done
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L A W Make your appointment for a Skin Cancer Check
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