I am delighted to announce the promotion of Catherine Osment (Cat) to Associate, effective today. Cat has been working with us for in excess of 3 years and has made an outstanding contribution to the Firm (and especially our Mandurah Office) over such period. Congratulations Cat!
We are delighted to announce the recent expansion of our team and extend a warm welcome to the following new team members: Dr Brett Degoldi, Senior Solicitor at our Mandurah Office Chelsee Callaghan, Law Clerk at our Mandurah Office Michael Philp, Paralegal at our Perth Office Jennifer Darby, Paralegal at our Midland Office Caitlin … Continue reading “Team Expansion at DS Family Law”
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Greg Martinovich to Senior Associate. For over a decade, Greg (in various roles) has made an outstanding contribution to the Firm and continues to do so. A truly genuine person and formidable Practitioner. We look forward to our continued and mutually rewarding association. Congratulations, Greg!
As the end of this year is fast approaching, I wish to take a moment out of the very hectic pre-Christmas closure period to reflect upon our 20th anniversary (on 16 April) and our associated Gala celebration on Friday, 6 September 2024 at the iconic and beautiful Perth Town Hall. Thank you to all who … Continue reading “DS Family Law’s 20th Anniversary Gala Evening”
It is with pleasure we announce and acknowledge the promotion of Caley Kim to Senior Associate. Over the past (almost) six years, Caley has made an outstanding contribution to the Firm. We look forward to a long and mutually rewarding association. Congratulations, Caley.
DS Family Law was recently featured in a Mandurah Times article as part of Law Week. If you’re going through a difficult time due to a relationship breakdown, our team of experienced and knowledgeable family lawyers is here to help. With offices in Mandurah, Midland, and Perth, DS Family Law can provide you with expert … Continue reading “DS Family Law in the Mandurah Times for Law Week”
We warmly congratulate Caley on attaining her Family Law Specialist accreditation from the Law Society of WA. Many who have undertaken the gruelling assessment process will attest to the significance of Caley’s achievement. It is great to have another accredited specialist as part of our highly talented and reputable team. We are extremely proud … Continue reading “Caley Kim – Accredited Family Law Specialist”
Having a mental health condition can often lead to the breakdown of a marital or de facto relationship, and the consequences of separation for such reasons can prove even more difficult to address where children are involved. The primary issue usually revolves around the concerned parent not being present to ensure a child is … Continue reading “Mental Health Assessment and Support in the Family Court”
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”
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”
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