by Ian Shann | Jun 21, 2024 | Family Courts
What is a Parenting Order? A Parenting Order is an order made by the Family Court that deals with the parenting arrangements for children after a divorce or separation. The terms of a Parenting Order may be mutually agreed by both parents (often through family dispute...
by Ian Shann | Jun 14, 2023 | Family Courts
A question I often get is “do I have to attend family dispute resolution?” The short answer is “no” but there may be exceptions. If the Family Court orders that parties attend family dispute resolution you simply must attend. Here’s what you need to know about...
by Ian Shann | Jan 11, 2023 | Family Courts
A question I often get from my clients is ‘do I have to go to mediation before Family Court?’. There are some circumstances where attending family mediation is required before you can take your case to Family Court, but as always, each case is treated uniquely. Let’s...
by Ian Shann | Mar 25, 2019 | Family Courts
If you need to appear in court regarding your divorce, it can be a nerve-wracking time. Our family mediation specialist in Perth, Ian Shann, has written his top tips for how to prepare for a court appearance for your divorce to help you through your court appearances....
by Ian Shann | Sep 24, 2018 | Family Courts
Do you need to find an affordable family lawyer in Perth? If you’re looking for an affordable family lawyer, you might be feeling overwhelmed at choices. How are you meant to pick not just a family lawyer that fits your budget, but one that is the right fit for you...
by Ian Shann | Aug 22, 2018 | Family Courts
Aaron Cockman – father of the four murdered Margaret River children – is lobbying in Canberra to reform the family courts. As he says, “lawyers are the problem, not the solution”. And his plight highlights, once again, how broken the family law system is and why it is...
