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Caley Kim – Promotion to Senior Associate

Milos Supljeglav
Managing Director
Accredited Family Law Specialist

Posted on 05/08/2024, Last Updated on 01/08/2024

  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 in the Mandurah Times for Law Week

Milos Supljeglav
Managing Director
Accredited Family Law Specialist

Posted on 16/05/2024

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”



20 Years of DS Family Law

Milos Supljeglav
Managing Director
Accredited Family Law Specialist

Posted on 17/04/2024, Last Updated on 24/07/2024

  I wish to take a moment to acknowledge that Tuesday the 16th of April 2024 marked 20 years since DS Family Law’s inception. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved to date and look forward to what the future will bring. Thank you to everyone who has been part of the journey … Continue reading “20 Years of DS Family Law”


Caley Kim – Accredited Family Law Specialist

Milos Supljeglav
Managing Director
Accredited Family Law Specialist

Posted on 05/11/2023

  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”


Mental Health Assessment and Support in the Family Court

Rebecca Ward
Senior Associate

Posted on 15/09/2023, Last Updated on 31/10/2023

  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”


Legal Strategies for Addressing and Preventing Parental Alienation

Greg Spriensma
Lawyer

Posted on 10/08/2023, Last Updated on 27/11/2023

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”


DS Family Law in the Mandurah Mail

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”


19 Years of DS Family Law

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”


Proceedings Update – Charisteas v Charisteas

Greg Martinovich
Associate

Posted on 16/01/2023, Last Updated on 31/10/2023

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”