Divorce can be one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. With the emotional turmoil and distress, it can be difficult to understand what is involved. Here are 10 things to consider.
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The Impact of Covid-19 on Child Related Supervision Agencies
The impact of Covid-19 has seen many services introduce provisions and alter usual practices, in order to combat the restrictions and risks of the pandemic. Child related supervision agencies, including supervised handover and contact services, are at no exclusion.
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Staff Announcement
The Directors are pleased to announce that Catriona Kilgallon has joined the firm as a Consultant. Catriona holds a combined Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts. She completed a Master of Applied Law (Family Law) through the College of Law Australia in 2016 and is an Accredited Family Law Specialist. Since her admission in 2006, Catriona has worked primarily in family law and since 2008 has worked exclusively in family law.
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COVID-19 aggravates domestic violence concerns
‘You are not stuck at home; you are safe at home’. This phrase has been circulating social media in an effort to generate a positive attitude towards isolation measures. Shifting to an outlook of gratitude will help to raise morale while we self-isolate and navigate through this pandemic.
However, this phrase is not applicable to those who are fighting the pandemic of domestic violence. While social isolation seeks to protect us from COVID-19, it simultaneously acts as a dangerous catalyst for victims of violence.
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Introducing Carr & Co South!
Carr & Co Divorce & Family Lawyers are pleased to announce the opening of our new Mount Pleasant offices and mediation suite! We are now conveniently located at Level 4, 15 Ogilvie Road, Mount Pleasant.
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Covid-19 and the effect on your property settlement: to hold or to go?
Separated parties across the country are pondering the question of how to proceed with their property settlement. Should I hold or should I go? In the current environment there are a number of considerations to be taken into account.
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Who can I talk to about my Family Court Proceedings?
The importance of the Section 121 of the Family Law Act 1975. How much sharing of information is too much? If you share details of your court matters with your friends, are you at risk?
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The Top 10 Things You Need To Know If You Are Separating
Whilst infidelity is unfortunately a fairly common occurrence, Australia is a no fault jurisdiction. There are generally lots of issues in a separation and you are better off focusing on those which will assist in the progress of your matter.
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Determining care arrangements for children of separated parents
In deciding whether to make a particular parenting order in relation to a child, the Family Court regards the best interests of the child as the paramount consideration.
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Our responses to COVID-19
In line with the advice from the Australian Government, Carr and Co is now working remotely. Our teams remain available by phone, email, or video conference.
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