Reliance on text messages and emails as evidence in family law disputes is nothing new and there are various cases now which indicate a willingness by the Family Court to adopt and use social media where necessary. To avoid damaging your case with your online presence, consider the following do’s and don’ts.
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2022 Doyle’s Guide WA Family Law Rankings
Carr & Co has again been named as one of the four first tier leading Family & Divorce Law Firms practising in Western Australia. All four of the directors of Carr & Co have also been recognised in the Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Western Australia Rankings.
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Divorce and separation in Australia: should we just split everything down the middle?
The 50/50 rule: fact or fiction? The ‘50/50 rule’ is a fallacy within the realm of family law property settlements. There is no mathematical formula you can apply to the division of property. There is, however, a time and place for a 50/50 division of property.
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Sex worker parents in the Family Court: sex workers first, parents second?
In parenting matters, the occupation of a parent is not usually a contentious issue. If a party is gainfully employed, able to support the child or children on their wages, and their work can accommodate parenting arrangements, that is usually the end of the story. However, where a parent to the proceedings is employed as a sex worker, their occupation is often made subject to further scrutiny by the Court.
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