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Superannuation Splitting for De Facto Spouses in Western Australia

Greg Martinovich

Senior Associate

Posted on 05/04/2019, Last Updated on 29/07/2024

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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Family Court Proceedings – What to Expect

Rachael King

Lawyer

Posted on 14/02/2022, Last Updated on 31/10/2023

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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The Trials and Tribulations of Being a Self-Represented Litigant in Family Law Proceedings

Greg Martinovich

Senior Associate

Posted on 20/01/2022, Last Updated on 27/11/2023

There is a variety of reasons why someone involved in, or contemplating, family law proceedings may choose to represent themselves. For example, they may be unable to afford legal representation and not qualify for a grant of legal aid; or they may be of the view that they can competently run the case on their … Continue reading “The Trials and Tribulations of Being a Self-Represented Litigant in Family Law Proceedings”

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COVID-19 Notice

Milos Supljeglav

Managing Director
Accredited Family Law Specialist
Posted on 01/02/2021, Last Updated on 20/01/2023

Effective from 12:01am Tuesday, 29 June 2021 until at least 12:01am Saturday, 3 July 2021, the State Government has introduced a four-day lockdown in the Perth metropolitan area and the Peel region to stop the spread of COVID-19. Working remotely We have taken immediate steps to enable our team to work from home. With … Continue reading “COVID-19 Notice”

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The dangers of DIY Separation Agreements

Amy James

Senior Associate

Posted on 25/05/2021, Last Updated on 31/10/2023

In a Family Law context, DIY separation agreements can present several potential problems and pitfalls. A separation agreement is a written contract between a separating couple wherein they document what they have agreed regarding various issues, mainly related to their property settlement. The main goal of “Do-it-Yourself” separation agreements is to save time and money, … Continue reading “The dangers of DIY Separation Agreements”

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Getting the Most out of your Family Lawyer

Ross Dunlop

Consultant

Posted on 22/02/2021, Last Updated on 20/01/2023

A relationship breakdown can be one of the most challenging and stressful experiences in your life and, ultimately, you’ll more than likely end up having to resolve matters through the Family Court (whether by litigation or an Application for Consent Orders). But to make the process simpler and improve the overall and – let’s be … Continue reading “Getting the Most out of your Family Lawyer”

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Children’s Views in Family Court Proceedings – Not Seen, but Heard

Rachael King

Lawyer

Posted on 12/01/2021, Last Updated on 27/11/2023

Whilst in Primary School, I recall a class-mate feeling very nervous about attending the Family Court to express her views as to whether she wanted to live with her Mum or her Dad. I remember how anxious she was at the time, but after the event she told me she was so relieved that the … Continue reading “Children’s Views in Family Court Proceedings – Not Seen, but Heard”

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Litigation Funding

Greg Martinovich

Senior Associate

Posted on 03/11/2020, Last Updated on 22/12/2020

60-Second Summary Although parties to family law proceedings generally bear their own legal costs, it has long been recognised in the family law jurisdiction that often the wealth of the parties is controlled by one rather than both of them. This is usually most apparent in complex financial matters, though not limited to them. For … Continue reading “Litigation Funding”

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Parenting Orders and Contravention in Times of Coronavirus

Ross Dunlop

Consultant

Posted on 23/04/2020, Last Updated on 20/01/2023

60–Second Summary The challenges faced by the Community amid COVID-19 are many, and often unforeseen as country after country imposes “lockdown” measures which increasingly restrict daily life – socially, economically, spiritually and physically. But in the family law sphere, separated parents are encountering a new range of challenges following government directions for people to stay … Continue reading “Parenting Orders and Contravention in Times of Coronavirus”

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Sperm Donor Laws – Who are the legal parents?

Rebecca Ward

Senior Associate

Posted on 07/04/2020, Last Updated on 20/01/2023

60–Second Summary In our day and age, it is not uncommon for individuals to want to become a parent despite not being in a committed relationship (or if in a committed relationship and unable to conceive). Becoming a parent can be achieved via artificial insemination, or by engaging a “sperm donor”. This donor might be … Continue reading “Sperm Donor Laws – Who are the legal parents?”

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Superannuation Splitting for De Facto Spouses in Western Australia

Greg Martinovich

Family Court Proceedings – What to Expect

Rachael King

The Trials and Tribulations of Being a Self-Represented Litigant in Family Law Proceedings

Greg Martinovich

COVID-19 Notice

Milos Supljeglav

The dangers of DIY Separation Agreements

Amy James

Getting the Most out of your Family Lawyer

Ross Dunlop

Children’s Views in Family Court Proceedings – Not Seen, but Heard

Rachael King

Litigation Funding

Greg Martinovich

Parenting Orders and Contravention in Times of Coronavirus

Ross Dunlop

Sperm Donor Laws – Who are the legal parents?

Rebecca Ward

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