Family Court Gives Permission for Gender Switch for Teenager Despite Father’s Wishes
- Oct 27, 2017
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 25, 2020
Media outlets today are reporting that Justice Austin of the Family Court of Australia has ruled in favour of a 15 year old girl known as Ryan to commence hormone treatment to become a boy.
At the hearing, Ryan’s Father fought against the Application, arguing that his child had been brainwashed by various Doctors and had not undergone adequate psychological treatment.
It is believed that this is the youngest persons to have won such a case in the court.
Despite the Father’s appeals, the Court ruled in favour of Ryan.
Vizzone Ruggero Twigg Lawyers’ accredited specialist family law team will be monitoring decision and will be ready and willing to act for anyone in a similar situation. We expect these types of cases to become a lot more prolific in the coming years.
If you would like to discuss how we can assist you with such a matter, please contact us on 02 9667 1271 or law@vrtlawyers.com.au

Family Court has approved the application of a 15 year old girl to become a boy.
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