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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A message to our colleagues and clients
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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Obtaining Family Court documents for use in criminal trials
Although you cannot use documents filed or obtained in the Family Court in criminal proceedings without first obtaining permission of the Family Court, there may be utility in obtaining documents filed or obtained in Family Court proceedings, such as affidavits, single expert reports and subpoenaed documents, for use in the criminal trial.
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Top 8 Tips For Simplifying Your Financial Separation
There are many sources for information about your legal rights following separation. Well-meaning relatives, friends and some lawyers whose specialty is not family law may give you advice about your issues. However, problems arise because the law and procedure can be complicated and your friends’ solutions are unlikely to have factored in your unique situation.
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Siri, am I going to jail? The woes of a modern divorcee
Increasingly, actual or would-be litigants in the family court are choosing to record conversations as a means of collecting evidence against the other person. As smartphones are small and easily hidden, these recordings are occurring secretly, without one party knowing what is happening. What litigants in Western Australia don't always realise is that, in recording one another, they could potentially be committing a crime.
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Sexually Transmitted Debt: The STD that’s more common than you think
Sexually transmitted debt is when you become liable for your partner’s debt as a result of the breakdown of your marriage or de-facto relationship, rather than a conscious knowledge or acceptance of the debt.
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The Misconception: My Ex cheated, so I’m keeping the House
In Australia, Individuals wanting a divorce are no longer required to prove their ex-partner has committed a matrimonial offence. Much to the disappointment of those whose relationships have ended as a result of a spouses’ wandering eye…infidelity does not impact the share of property you are entitled to receive.
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Am I in a de facto relationship without even realising?
It is a common misconception that two people need to be physically living together on a full time basis for two years before they are deemed to be a de facto relationship.
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All I Want For Christmas Is … Not You – Your Festive Season Survival Guide
For separated families, the festive season is often a hard time because it changes an occasion that brought their family together to an occasion which highlights that the family is now apart.
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Carr & Co Lawyers on Council of the Family Law Practitioners’ Association of WA
The Directors of Carr & Co are pleased to announce that Ms Stacey Wellings and Mr Nicholas Coveney have been elected to the Council of the Family Law Practitioners’ Association of WA.
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