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Efficient Family Law

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

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Address: Level 5, 12 St Georges Terrace 6160 Perth, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 WALKING AWAY? WHAT TO DO IF I WANT TO MOVE TO A NEW LOCATION WITH YOUR CHILD FOLLOWING A SEPARATION By Genevieve Teo After separation, you may wish to move to a new location with your child. Some common reasons for relocation include the pursuit of greater family support, work opportunities, or a new relationship. ... Whatever the reason behind the relocation, moving is a big change to a childs living arrangements and current routines. Additionally, the further the relocation distance, the more difficult it can be to facilitate and maintain a close relationship with the parent and other important relatives who remain in the childs original location. If you relocate with your child, without obtaining the other parents consent, the other parent may apply to the Family Court of Western Australia, seeking orders for you to return with your child. The Court may make orders that you return with your child and remain in that location whilst the Court considers the matter. Do note that it is a serious offence if you take or send your child overseas, if there are parenting orders in place, or if an application or appeal about parenting orders are currently on foot. If you wish to relocate with your child, you should speak to the other parent first. You may do this informally, or arrange to attend Family Dispute Resolution to discuss and explore alternative arrangements that would promote your childs relationships with the other parent, grandparents and other relatives after relocating. You may be able to reach an agreement that your child spends extended time with the other parent during school holidays, or other specific times during the year. In the event that discussions with the other parent do not result in an agreement, you can apply to the Court for a relocation order. You will need to convince the Court that relocating will be in the best interests of the child. In considering the best interests of the child the Court will look at factors such as: 1. The distance and permanency of the proposed relocation; 2. The reasons for the parent wanting to move (such as employment prospects, living costs, support of family members, new partner), and whether these are genuine, optional or essential for the parent proposing to move; 3. Possible arrangements that would promote the children spending regular time with the other parent; and 4. Practical considerations, including financial considerations. If you are thinking of relocating with your child or children, you will need to obtain legal advice specific to your situation. Please contact us to arrange a FREE 1-HOUR CONSULTATION where we can discuss your matter in more detail. To take advantage of this offer, click here: https://buff.ly/2TC4D76

24.01.2022 Where do grandparents, uncles, aunties, other extended family and non-relatives stand in Family Court proceedings? It is a common misconception that only the biological parents of a child have standing in Family Court proceedings. Whilst it is the Courts position that a child should have a meaningful relationship with both of their parents, and that their parents are equally responsible for the care, welfare and development of the child, this position is not absolute and the...Continue reading

23.01.2022 CONSEQUENCES OF NOT DISCLOSING DOCUMENTS IN FAMILY LAW The duty of disclosure requires the parties to a family law dispute to provide each other with all information relevant to the issues in the case. If you fail to disclose documents, fail to file an undertaking, or file a false undertaking, the Court can among other things: refuse to allow you to use that information or document as evidence in your case, stay or dismiss all or part of your case, order costs against you, or fine you or imprison you if you are found guilty of contempt of court for not disclosing the document or for breaching your undertaking. Imprisonment is extreme, but not unlikely as shown by His Honour Judge Salvatore Vasta.

23.01.2022 Breakthrough on super-splitting for WA de facto couples Super-splitting for de facto couples in WA will soon become a reality. The proposed legislative amendments will align WA with the rest Australia. This is likely to take effect in 2020. For more information: https://www.attorneygeneral.gov.au//breakthrough-on-super-

21.01.2022 HAIR SALON GOSSIP LEADS TO LANDMARK CASE

21.01.2022 WHEN SEPARATING: FAMILY LAW + ROADS TO RESOLUTION When Separating: Family Law + Roads to Resolution is a tool to help you if you are preparing or going through separation. It is designed to help find the support you need when you are separating from your partner. It can be used by people who are married or in de facto relationships. When Separating covers important topics for adults and children involved in a separation, using short videos that follow couples as they go throu...gh the process of separating. It includes information resources and suggestions for where to go for support and advice about different issues. Legal Aid WA (you check out their website here: https://buff.ly/2Uvvkri) has produced a short trailer for the When Separating video series. It gives a preview of the topics and ideas that this series covers for adults and children involved in a separation.

21.01.2022 You can now take advantage of our FREE 1 HOUR Consultation by booking yours directly from Facebook!!! Simply click here: https://yl383.infusionsoft.com//b7fe557b78ef7f6404733e40d0 Or for more information visit: www.efficientfamilylaw.com.au

20.01.2022 Same efficient service, two different locations. We are proud to announce our second office opening in Fremantle on 5 February 2018! The office is conveniently located at 185 High Street, FREMANTLE. We still remain committed to servicing the South West through our BUNBURY Office!

18.01.2022 UNMASKED: WHO IS LAWYER X? "Victoria's justice system was thrown into one of the biggest legal scandals in its history, when it was revealed that police had been using a criminal defence barrister as an informer against her own clients. The identity of the female criminal defence barrister has been suppressed but today (1 March 2019), the lawyer also known as Informer 3838, is expected to be unmasked." Here is a video courtesy of the ABC.

18.01.2022 Our FREMANTLE OFFICE will formally open its doors on Monday, 5 February 2018. You can still take advantage of our FREE 1 HOUR Consultation by booking yours directly from Facebook!!! Simply click on this link: https://yl383.infusionsoft.com//b7fe557b78ef7f6404733e40d0 For more information visit: www.efficientfamilylaw.com.au

17.01.2022 People in the South West of WA no longer have to travel to Perth to take advantage of the Free 1 Hour Initial Consultation. Efficient Family Law has set out to provide affordable family law services to the South West Communities. We offer: > Free 1 hour Initial Consultation > Fixed Fee Packages > Clear Payment Plans > Unbundled Family Law Services... Book your free initial consultation by visiting our website: www.efficientfamilylaw.com.au or send us a message via our Facebook page.

17.01.2022 WE ARE HIRING! Join our growing cohesive and passionate team! For more information: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50618392

17.01.2022 GETTING HELP & ADVICE - WHEN SEPARATING The second video in 'It's happening to us' suggests where you can get support and advice when you are separating from your partner. It is part of the When Separating series. Watch to see Chris and Michelle learn about their options and how to make decisions about raising and spending time with their children after separation.... When Separating is an initiative of Legal Aid WA (you can find their website here: https://buff.ly/2IVa0du) , The Australian Government and the WA Family Pathways network, who were the funding partners for the project. The Efficient Law Group does not take any credit for this video. If you are going through separation and need legal advice regarding parenting issues, Efficient Law Group offers a FREE 1-Hour Initial Consultation and we would be glad to help you navigate any family law issue you may have. You can book your appointment here: https://buff.ly/2TC4D76 or visiting our website: https://buff.ly/2ETOq5r.

14.01.2022 TELLING THE CHILDREN - WHEN SEPARATING 'It's happening to us' is a three-part video drama that explores the issues you and your children may face if you are separating. It is part of the When Separating series. When Separating is an initiative of Legal Aid WA, The Australian Government and the WA Family Pathways network, who were the funding partners for the project. The Efficient Law Group does not take any credit for this video.... Watch to see how Chris and Michelle consider the practical and emotional challenges involved in family separation. If you are going through separation and need legal advice regarding parenting issues, Efficient Law Group offers a FREE 1-Hour Initial Consultation and we would be glad to help you navigate any family law parenting issue you may have. You can book your appointment here: https://buff.ly/2TC4D76 or visiting our website: https://buff.ly/2ETOq5r.

13.01.2022 PREVENTION CAMPAIGN FOR DIVORCE, ANYONE? By Nelson Chibwe George Blair-West gave a TEDx talk about 3 ways to build a happy marriage and avoid divorce. Yes, we practice Family Law!, Yes, we deal with Divorces! and Yes, we love our job of helping people navigate what would be one of the most trying times of their lives! However, we would be just as happy to see healthy and thriving marriages!... As George Blair-West puts it, "So in a modern society, we know that prevention is better than cure. We vaccinate against polio, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, measles. We have awareness campaigns for melanoma, stroke, diabetes -- all important campaigns. But none of those conditions come close to affecting 45 percent of us. Forty-five percent: that's our current divorce rate. Why no prevention campaign for divorce?" So what are these 3 ways to build a marriage and avoid divorce? Well George's three life hacks for preventing Divorce are: 1) Getting married when you are OLDER. ; 2) Power SHARING with your partner, especially when it comes to decision making; and 3) Having each other's back. Is your partner RELIABLE? Or can your partner rely on you?. In this talk, George gives brief explanations of those three points and how those three gel together to sustain a marriage. He summarises his talk by saying that: "I believe that the most important decision that you can make is who you choose as a life partner, who you choose as the other parent of your children. And of course, romance has to be there. Romance is a grand and beautiful and quirky thing. But we need to add to a romantic, loving heart an informed, thoughtful mind, as we make the most important decision of our life." What are your thoughts?

13.01.2022 SURROGACY: CHANGE IS COMING...OR NOT?! By Nelson Chibwe Did you know that the current laws in WA ban single men and gay couples from using a surrogate? ... There are a number of legal issues surrounding surrogacy (a form of assisted reproductive treatment (ART) in which a woman carries a child within her uterus on behalf of another person or couple) with one major example of this being the 'baby gammy' case of 2014 (in case you missed it, here is a quick opinion piece https://buff.ly/2UcOH8G). On the other hand, you have people like Mr De Castro, a single man who wants to use his and his late wife's embryos to create a baby using a surrogate. In his own words, Mr De Castro says "As a husband who has lost his wife, I only want to be given the opportunity to see my wife through the eyes of our child." The issue is currently before the WA Parliament and shall soon be voted on. The vote itself will not be easy with some MPs arguing that it's not the Government's place to legislate in this area and others like Health Minister Roger Cook stating that "These are simple changes, humane, compassionate, and we really should be getting on with them." We shall soon find out the fate of the Human Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Legislation Amendment Bill 2018. What are your thoughts?

11.01.2022 POTENTIAL UNFAIRNESS?: ACCUSED FAMILY COURT BOMBER RUNS OUT OF MONEY TO PAY LAWYERS "A man accused of four high-profile murders and a string of bombings in the 1980s has run out of money to fund his defence, a Sydney court has heard." "Leonard John Warwick has pleaded not guilty to 24 charges, including several bombings. His lawyers can no longer represent him and he doesn't have access to legal aid. The judge is yet to decide whether he'll put a stay on the trial due to potential unfairness"

06.01.2022 PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - WHEN SEPARATING This is the final video in 'It's happening to us', which is part of the When Separating series. The story suggests how and where you can get support and advice when you are separating from your partner. Watch to see how Chris and Michelle adapt to living separately, while trying to provide their children with support and a stable home environment.... When Separating is an initiative of Legal Aid WA (you can find their website here: https://buff.ly/2IVa0du) , The Australian Government and the WA Family Pathways network, who were the funding partners for the project. The Efficient Law Group does not take any credit for this video. If you are going through separation and need legal advice regarding parenting issues, Efficient Law Group offers a FREE 1-Hour Initial Consultation and we would be glad to help you navigate any family law issue you may have. You can book your appointment here: https://buff.ly/2TC4D76 or visiting our website: https://buff.ly/2ETOq5r.

05.01.2022 OUTSTANDING CHILD SUPPORT: WHAT DO I DO IF THE CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY WON'T COLLECT OUTSTANDING CHILD SUPPORT ARREARS FOR ME? By Alex Bradbury Under the Child Support (Registration and Collection) Act 1988 (the Act), when a person assessed to pay child support (or other registered maintenance liability, such as court ordered and registered spousal maintenance) fails to pay, they incur a debt. Rather than this debt being a debt to the person that is owed child support, it is ...Continue reading

05.01.2022 COVID - 19: Top Ten for Separated Parents During Covid-19 Separated parents experience both the joys and stressors of parenting. But additional pressures and stresses such as those associated with the Covid19 Pandemic can be hard to accommodate and provoke anxiety in parent and child alike. The Family Law Section has compiled these TOP TEN suggestions to help separated parents navigate this difficult time. To find out more, follow this link: https://buff.ly/33GlXuh

02.01.2022 Are you an experienced Receptionist looking for a new challenge or looking to get back into the workforce? Join us! We are looking for a well presented, reliabl...e and enthusiastic person to join our growing team! For more information, contact our Office Manager, Kellie Edwards on 08 6262 1231 or by email: [email protected] See more