White Ribbon Day & Culshaw Miller Lawyers’ Statement on Male Violence Against Women
Culshaw Miller Lawyers condemns male violence against women. According to the 2009 Report of the National Council to reduce violence against women and their children, “nearly one in three Australian women experienced physical violence, and almost one in five would then experience sexual violence over their lifetime”. The majority of incidents are perpetrated by men. [...]
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Are you frustrated trying to navigate your way through the Family Law and Family Court System? Then join the Culshaw Miller Lawyers’ Masterminds of Family Law: Jeremy Culshaw, Sue Thomson and Benn Hill on Friday, 18th May at 12:30pm – 2:00pm for a FREE lunch time seminar and Q&A session. We can help you get through [...]
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Superannuation Splitting Unsure about what happens to Superannuation when you are separating? Benn Hill one of our Perth Family Lawyers, explains below…. Where couples have been married, the Family Court of Western Australia may have jurisdiction to make orders which divide the superannuation interests of each of the spouses. The Family Court may divide superannuation interests with the [...]
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Family violence unfortunately is an all too common scenario amongst WA families, although perhaps it’s behind closed doors. Changes to the legislation means that there will be more protection for families in violent domestic situations. Daniel Sampson has reviewed the changes and explains below… The Family Law Legislation Amendment (Family Violence and Other Measures) Bill 2011 [...]
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WHAT IS ESTATE PLANNING Estate planning means putting in place a structure to organise your financial and personal affairs before any future incapacity and your death. A complete Estate Plan enables your family, your business associates and others close to you to know your wishes and how you would like them carried out. WILLS A [...]
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Shared Parental Care – Infant Mental Health Guidelines Kristie Lear, Family Law Solicitor from Culshaw Miller Lawyers explains the recent guidelines in respect to shared care arrangements for infants. Whilst it is understood from Section 61C of the Family Law Act 1975 that there is a presumption of equal parental responsibility, what isn’t clear and [...]
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More support for parents left behind by international child abduction 26 March 2012 Australian parents dealing with the abduction of their child from Australia can access free legal assistance via a new national service which opened today. Attorney-General Nicola Roxon said that the service will provide practical support to parents in distressing circumstances.
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Violence Restraining Orders or Misconduct Restraining Orders can be obtained in WA should you be fearful for your safety or defended. With legal advice from Perth Lawyers, Culshaw Miller Lawyers we can provide you with all the advice and representation you need. We can help you navigate the Perth Magistrate Court at a very difficult and fearful time.
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On the 7th March 2012, Chief Judge Thackray of the Family Court of Western Australia issued a memorandum which will have an automatic effect from 9 April 2012 on all matters involving financial cases where the parties are both legally represented. The Chief Judge has confirmed with effect from the 9 April 2012 any matter [...]
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If you have separated from your partner, are you able to move away with your child? This question affects many parents after a separation and applying for a Relocation Order in the Family Court is a difficult area of the law to navigate without specialist legal guidance. Foremost in any decision by a Family Court [...]
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