If you have recently separated from your former partner and they have moved out, you will often continue to receive their personal mail, which may include documents such as bank account statement, superannuation information or credit offers. Many people are tempted to open mai...

It is illegal to record any person – either by audio or with a camera. Many people think that recording their interactions with their former spouse, or their children, makes for great evidence in Court, but this is simply untrue. In Western Australia, section 5 of the Surveill...

Often the primary concern for a parent is, “How will our break-up affect the kids?”. The way in which you and your former partner choose to conduct yourselves following your separation, can shape the way your children feel about parenthood and relationships in the future. Earl...

If you have agreed or been ordered by the Court, to attend Alternative Dispute Resolution, which is a form of Mediation, you may be wondering what happens. A Mediation can be held to resolve care arrangements for your children, a property dispute, or both. Mediation can last a...

It can be quite nerve-racking and overwhelming attending your first appointment with a Family Lawyer. So, what should you bring with you to your first appointment? If you have time to gather some information and documents prior to your meeting, that can greatly assist a Family...

A lot of people are nervous or worried before and while going to Court. Lawyer-assisted mediation before the court proceedings is possible and accessible for those people, and there are tips and ways you can use it. Lawyer-assisted mediation has turned out to be a good option...