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RELOCATION – WHAT DO THE CASES SAY ABOUT ME MOVING?

Cases involving the proposed relocation of a child are difficult cases for the Court to decide.  The Family Law Act…

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A WILL – WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T HAVE ONE?

One of the most important life decisions that people make is who to leave their estate to after they die….

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BREACHING PARENTING ORDERS – WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES?

There can often be a perception by parties to Family Law child related matters that the battle has been won…

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HELP! MY SPOUSE HAS BECOME BANKRUPT. HOW DOES THIS AFFECT MY ENTITLEMENTS AS THE NON-BANKRUPT SPOUSE?

The Court generally requires that the debts incurred by either or both of the parties should be paid from the…

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COURT ORDERED BOUNDARIES IN SHIFTING RELATIONSHIPS

Psychologists regularly remind us of the importance of setting boundaries. Sometimes when people cannot between them set the boundaries, or…

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PUT THIS ON THE TOP OF YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST

Everywhere we look Christmas decorations are appearing in shopping centres which serve as a timely reminder that the Christmas holidays…

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HOW QUICKLY CAN I GET DIVORCED AND REMARRIED?

Getting a divorce The Family Law Act 1975 established the principle of no-fault divorce in Australian law. This means that a court…

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ARE YOU THINKING OF SETTING UP A TRUST?

A trust is a structure of ownership that separates legal ownership from beneficial interest.  The trustee legally owns and controls…

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RECOVERY AND RELOCATION OF A CHILD

A recovery order is defined in section 67Q of the Family Law Act 1975. It is an order of the Court…

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CHILDREN’S PASSPORTS – THE LAW

As per Australian law, everyone including children and newborn infants must be issued with their own passports. Obtaining a child’s…

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STEPPARENTS AND PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

In Western Australia’s modern context of high divorce rates, remarriage and mixed families,  the question of what parental responsibilities stepparents…

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PROTECTING CHILDREN – STATE, COMMONWEALTH AND INTERNATIONAL LAW

International Instruments Most people are aware that Australian children are protected by a range of Commonwealth and State Acts of…

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DE FACTO SEPARATION – HOW IT WORKS

After separating from a de facto partner it is important to ensure your affairs are reviewed and updated to reflect…

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RESOLVING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PAYMENT DISPUTES

There is commonly confusion around builders’ and contractors’ right to payment when disputes arise or contracts are terminated before completion…

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LEGAL ADVICE STILL ESSENTIAL IN AMICABLE SEPARATIONS

Going through a separation or divorce can be extremely challenging especially when there are children involved, and it is fair…

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PARENTING ARRANGEMENTS

When a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down and parties separate, property settlement is often not the only issue….

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STEP-CHILDREN AND ESTATE PLANNING

STEP-CHILDREN & ESTATE PLANNING – MAJOR CHANGES TO THE LAW In Western Australia, long awaited amendments to the law to…

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR FRIENDS? ANTI-ASSOCIATION LAWS IN AUSTRALIA

Don’t think you could get arrested for having dinner with friends or for catching up for a beer with old…

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AN ESTATE PLAN IS A NECESSITY, NOT A LUXURY

Having a comprehensive and up to date Estate Plan is not a luxury but a necessity. An out of date…

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