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Parental Responsibility vs. "Custody": What WA Parents Need to Know
Relationship separation is one of the most challenging experiences a person can face, particularly when it involves disentangling...
Jarrod Carter
Jun 105 min read
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Animals and Family Law
If you're a pet owner facing separation, you'll be happy to hear that the law is catching up with how much our animals mean to us. Soon,...
Jarrod Carter
Apr 26 min read
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From the Family Court to Behind Bars
In Western Australia, Family Court Judges can, and do, send litigants to prison but it is far rarer than you might think. In court room...
Jarrod Carter
Jul 31, 20246 min read
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Challenging the Evidence of a Single Expert
In instances of disagreement with a single expert's valuation, you may seek to challenge their evidence.

Sami Abbas
Jun 4, 20245 min read
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How Family Court Orders Work
Family law matters can be emotionally charged and legally intricate, especially when it comes to determining arrangements for children or...

Sami Abbas
Apr 2, 202411 min read
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Enforcement Proceedings: Family Court
Enforcement proceedings are a crucial part of the family law legal process, ensuring that court orders are not just formalities but are...
Jarrod Carter
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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Navigating International Child Relocation: Legal Insights
In modern times family dynamics have become increasingly more complex. While many parents face the difficult task of managing child...

Sami Abbas
Aug 30, 20238 min read
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Family Court Proceedings: Prioritising Children’s Best Interests
When dealing with matters of family law, especially those involving children, navigating the complex legal terrain can be challenging....
Jarrod Carter
Jun 7, 202312 min read
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System Abuse and Family Violence
System abuse is a form of domestic violence that occurs when the perpetrator manipulates a system to control, intimidate, or harm their...
Jarrod Carter
Mar 20, 20235 min read
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What is a Case Assessment Conference?
If you're going through a Family Court case, you may be scheduled to attend a Case Assessment Conference (CAC). This conference is...
Jarrod Carter
Jan 30, 20233 min read
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Independent Children's Lawyers: Family Court
An Independent Children's Lawyer (ICL) is a lawyer who is appointed by the Family Court to represent the best interests of a child or...
Jarrod Carter
Jan 11, 20235 min read
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Family Therapy and the Family Court
Family therapy is a relatively new field of mental health treatment. While the concept of working with families to address issues has...
Jarrod Carter
Jan 4, 20235 min read
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Duty of Disclosure in the Family Court
The duty of disclosure is a legal requirement that applies to the parties involved in family law proceedings in Australia. It requires...
Jarrod Carter
Jan 4, 20233 min read
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Outlawing Coercive Control in WA
Hannah Clarke and her children were murdered by her estranged husband Rowan Baxter on a sunny Queensland morning on 19 February 2020. The...
Jarrod Carter
Nov 16, 20228 min read
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Co-parenting your way to 50/50 shared care
Co-parenting to equal shared care in the family court
Jarrod Carter
Oct 25, 20226 min read
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"Without Prejudice" offers in Child Dispute Cases
Parenting disputes in the Family Court affect people deeply. When accusations are being thrown around, and in particular when children...
Paris Gardner
Apr 4, 20226 min read
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Family Violence and Cross Examination
Pursuant to new restrictions, personal cross-examination at trial may be banned in family law proceedings where there are allegations of...
Jarrod Carter
Apr 4, 20223 min read
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Co-Parenting after Separation? Is there an App?
Relationships break down for many reasons and unfortunately, it is not always on good terms. However, being able to amicably co-parent...
Paris Gardner
Apr 4, 20223 min read
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Family Law Child Disputes: Can my ex access my medical records?
In family law parenting matters, it is well-established that the paramount consideration to the Court is the best interests of the child....
Jarrod Carter
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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Child Abduction and Family Law
It can be a terrifying moment for parents when they discover that their partner or ex has taken the children somewhere and cannot be...
Kerri Eyles
Apr 4, 20224 min read
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