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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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Doyle’s Guide 2019 WA Family Law Rankings Released
Carr & Co are pleased to announce the firm has again been recognised by our peers as one of only three first tier family law firms in Western Australia for 2019.
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Two steps forward one step back for victims of Family Violence
The government has recently proposed a number of changes which affect victims of family violence.
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Carr & Co – First tier family law firm 2018
Doyle’s Guide has released the WA Family Law Rankings for 2018 with Carr & Co again named as one of the three first tier family law firms. All five directors of Carr & Co have also been named in the 2018 WA Family Law Rankings.
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Staff Announcement – Nicholas Coveney
The Directors are pleased to announce that Nicholas Coveney has joined the firm. Nic takes instructions in all areas of family law including financial division, parenting arrangements, child support issues, spousal maintenance claims, relocating with children, documenting agreements, and court representation.
