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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The impact of COVID-19 on an individual’s health has been publicised extensively in the media. Some less widely publicised side effects of the pandemic are those which it will have on a party to a family law case.
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As the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, we want to share with you some information about the steps we are taking to minimise the risk in our community.
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