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Psychologists regularly remind us of the importance of setting boundaries. Sometimes when people cannot between them set the boundaries, or…
Everywhere we look Christmas decorations are appearing in shopping centres which serve as a timely reminder that the Christmas holidays…
Getting a divorce The Family Law Act 1975 established the principle of no-fault divorce in Australian law. This means that a court…
A trust is a structure of ownership that separates legal ownership from beneficial interest. The trustee legally owns and controls…
A recovery order is defined in section 67Q of the Family Law Act 1975. It is an order of the Court…
An injunction is a kind of order made by a court that requires a person to do or refrain from…
Construction project cost blowouts are nothing of a recent phenomenon, especially given the construction boom Perth is currently experiencing. However…
As per Australian law, everyone including children and newborn infants must be issued with their own passports. Obtaining a child’s…
Insolvency is a game-changer in any industry. It presents a particular risk in the construction industry for two reasons: the…
What is Alternate Dispute Resolution? Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR) is an umbrella term for issue resolving processes that do not…
International parental child abduction occurs when one parent or guardian takes their child from its home country without the permission…
In Western Australia’s modern context of high divorce rates, remarriage and mixed families, the question of what parental responsibilities stepparents…
Section 60I of the Family Law Act 1975 (the Act) as amended by the Family Law Amendment (Shared Parental Responsibility) Act 2006 provides that…
Police have a range of tools available to them in situations of family violence. They can issue a Police Order,…
Bankruptcy affects parties and proceedings in family law in significant ways. Once a party to a marriage or de facto relationship…
Some Australian States and Territories have supplemented their de facto relationship laws with the introduction of relationship registers. Registers provide…
The history of corporate governance over the last one hundred and fifty years suggests that its fundamental purpose has been…
When parties separate and enter into negotiations or commence proceedings in Family Court for a property settlement, one of the first…
International Instruments Most people are aware that Australian children are protected by a range of Commonwealth and State Acts of…
After separating from a de facto partner it is important to ensure your affairs are reviewed and updated to reflect…
The recent Supreme Court of WA case of Pipeline Services WA Pty Ltd v ATCO Gas Australia Pty Ltd [2014] WASC illustrates…
There is commonly confusion around builders’ and contractors’ right to payment when disputes arise or contracts are terminated before completion…
In July last year the Sunday Times revealed J.K Rowling as the author behind the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. Whilst there was…
Insolvency is a game-changer in any industry. It presents a particular risk in the construction industry for two reasons: a)…
If you have been served with an Application for Divorce there are certain circumstances in which you can oppose the…
Going through a separation or divorce can be extremely challenging especially when there are children involved, and it is fair…
Minor changes in taxation law are not usually a matter of concern or interest to most people, unless their financial…
“How well do you understand your MBA contracts? Are you using your contract as an effective business tool? What are…
When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down and parties separate, property settlement is often not the only issue….
STEP-CHILDREN & ESTATE PLANNING – MAJOR CHANGES TO THE LAW In Western Australia, long awaited amendments to the law to…
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