News
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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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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…
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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…
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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.
