Family breakdown and the consequent legal proceedings which may follow is one of the most distressing life events people can experience. The reality is that anxiety, depression and other forms of mental illness are common amongst parties who find themselves in the family court system.
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Why litigate when you can mediate?
Now more than ever the Courts, the lawyers and the parties are turning to mediation as a means to resolve their disputes.
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The Family Court vs Google Reviews
In this day and age, where a google review can either make or break a business, we thought we’d check out how the Family Court of WA is faring.
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Staff Announcement – Ilvana Arapovic
The Directors of Carr & Co are pleased to announce that Ms Ilvana Arapovic has been promoted to Associate of the firm as of 1 July 2020.
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Financial Abuse in Family Law
According to AUSTRAC, financial abuse is a form of family and domestic violence and will be experienced by over 2 million Australians over their life-time, with 63% of women experiencing financial stress being victims of financial abuse.
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2020 WA Family Law Rankings Released – Doyle’s Guide
Once again Carr & Co are pleased to announce the firm has been recognised by our peers as one of only three first tier family law firms in Western Australia for 2020.
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Frequently asked family law questions answered by a Family Court lawyer
Thinking about embarking on the road to separation is bound to raise in one’s mind many pertinent questions about which there can be economically vitally important answers. Read on to find out the answers to the top five most frequently asked questions by a new client in this situation.
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Are Parenting Orders Ever Really Final?
Separated parents often seek to finalise the care arrangements of their children by way of orders. These orders can either be made by consent or by a judicial officer following a trial. There are certain situations which give rise to final parents orders being challenged and subsequently amended.
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Victims can now apply for family violence restraining orders online
On 12 May 2020, the WA Attorney General together with the Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, announced that victims of family violence are now able to apply for restraining orders online.
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10 things you need to know about divorce
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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