Do I Have To Attend Family Dispute Resolution?

Do I Have To Attend Family Dispute Resolution?

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...
Do You Have To Go To Mediation Before Family Court

Do You Have To Go To Mediation Before Family Court

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...
How To Find An Affordable Family Lawyer In Perth

How To Find An Affordable Family Lawyer In Perth

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...
The Tragedy of the Broken Family Law System

The Tragedy of the Broken Family Law System

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...