Jarrod Carter
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...
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Sami Abbas
Jun 45 min read
Challenging the Evidence of a Single Expert
In instances of disagreement with a single expert's valuation, you may seek to challenge their evidence.
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Sami Abbas
Apr 211 min read
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...
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Jarrod Carter
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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...
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Sami Abbas
Aug 30, 20238 min read
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...
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Jarrod Carter
Jun 7, 202312 min read
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....
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Jarrod Carter
Mar 20, 20235 min read
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...
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Jarrod Carter
Jan 30, 20233 min read
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...
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Jarrod Carter
Jan 11, 20235 min read
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...
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Jarrod Carter
Jan 4, 20235 min read
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...
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Jarrod Carter
Jan 4, 20233 min read
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...
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Jarrod Carter
Nov 16, 20228 min read
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...
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Jarrod Carter
Oct 25, 20226 min read
Co-parenting your way to 50/50 shared care
Co-parenting to equal shared care in the family court
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Paris Gardner
Apr 4, 20226 min read
"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...
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Jarrod Carter
Apr 4, 20223 min read
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...
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Paris Gardner
Apr 4, 20223 min read
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...
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Jarrod Carter
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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....
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Kerri Eyles
Apr 4, 20224 min read
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...
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Jarrod Carter
Apr 4, 20223 min read
Presumptions of Parentage in the Family Law Act
A DNA test is typically the most reliable method of determining whether or not a man is the father of a child. However, under the Family...
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Kerri Eyles
Apr 4, 20223 min read
Parenting arrangements and Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” … except when it’s fraught with arguments because your ex won’t agree to a Christmas parenting...
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