The parenting provisions in both the Family Law Act (for married parents) and the Family Court Act (WA) (for de facto/unmarried parents) are clear that a child should have a “meaningful relationship” with both parents, to the extent it is in the child’s best interests for this to occur. In an ideal world, parents will … Continue reading “Legal Strategies for Addressing and Preventing Parental Alienation”
Posted on 01/05/2023, Last Updated on 31/10/2023
DS Family Law was recently featured in a newspaper article published by the Mandurah Mail. If you’re experiencing a challenging time due to relationship breakdown, you can contact our team of highly experienced and knowledgeable family lawyers across DS Family Law offices in Mandurah, Midland, and Perth. Read the full article from the 27th of … Continue reading “DS Family Law in the Mandurah Mail”
Posted on 20/04/2023, Last Updated on 24/07/2024
DS Family Law recently celebrated its 19th birthday, marking almost two decades of providing family law advice and representation to clients. As we progress towards our 20th year in business, we continue our ongoing commitment to deliver superior family law services and would like to express our sincere gratitude and thanks to all who have … Continue reading “19 Years of DS Family Law”
In advance of a re-Trial ordered by the High Court of Australia, the Family Court of Western Australia was asked to determine two associated Applications brought by the Husband, namely: That Firm Y, and Mr P and Ms D both of Counsel, be restrained from acting for the Wife in circumstances where they also represented … Continue reading “Proceedings Update – Charisteas v Charisteas”
It is with pleasure we announce the promotion of Gregory (Greg) Martinovich to Associate with DS Family Law. Greg has been working with us for in excess of 10 years (in various roles) and has made an outstanding contribution to the Firm over such period. We are very proud to have him as part of … Continue reading “DS Family Law Promotion – Gregory Martinovich to Associate”
To our valued Clients, Colleagues and Business Associates, Wishing you a wonderful, joyous, safe and restful festive holiday season and a most prosperous new year. Warm wishes, Milos Supljeglav and the DS Family Law Team Please note that our offices will be closed from 5pm on Thursday, 21 December 2023 until 9am on … Continue reading “Happy Holidays”
September 2022 Update: Since 28 September 2022 separating de facto spouses in Western Australia have been able to “split” their respective superannuation entitlements and include the “transfer” of superannuation as part of their overall family law property settlement. Historically, the inability of separated de facto couples in Western Australia to split their superannuation interests frequently … Continue reading “Superannuation Splitting for De Facto Spouses in Western Australia”
Saturday, 30 April 2022 will mark 15 years that Helen Mills has been with DS Family Law. I wish to acknowledge, recognise, commemorate and importantly, sincerely thank Helen for her unswerving loyalty, support, tireless work ethic, dependability, dedication and genuine friendship over those years. You are a wonderful colleague and friend and make an incredible … Continue reading “Helen Mills – 15 Years”
It is with pleasure we announce and acknowledge the promotion of Rachael King to Associate with DS Family Law. Over the past number of years, Rachael has made an outstanding contribution to the Firm and in particular (amongst many other things), the success of our expanding Mandurah office. We look forward to a long and … Continue reading “DS Family Law Promotion – Rachael King to Associate”
Attending the Family Court can be a very daunting experience. The process is different depending on whether you’re involved in Financial or Parenting matters, and we explain below the different Court events you are likely to encounter. The First Return Date (Initial Hearing) Irrespective of whether you have filed an Application with respect to … Continue reading “Family Court Proceedings – What to Expect”
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