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24.01.2022 Why choose P&D as my family law firm? We do our best to understand what is important to you, so we can ensure you know your rights, entitlements and the options that are open to you. We feel strongly about transparency and no fee surprises and ensuring you are happy with the lawyer you have been matched with. GET A BETTER OUTCOME... Alternative solutions to Court Safeguard your financial future Minimise the fallout from separation Move on with your life quicker Request a free 15-minute telephone meeting with an experienced P&D lawyer today at http://ow.ly/yOtG50C6N4W and make better decisions. #perthfamilylawyers #familylawyersperth #familylaw #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw #Doyles #LeadingFamilyLawyers #PerthFamilyLaw #JoondalupFamilyLaw #perthmediators #COVID19

23.01.2022 P&D set sail at Claremont Yacht Club WA has really put on a show with the glorious weather recently, and we took the opportunity to get our branding out and about on our beautiful Swan river. We are so lucky to call this beautiful city home. P&D have an office directly opposite Elizabeth Quay and conveniently located near the Elizabeth Quay train station, bus stops and parking. Call us on 9226 3300 to make an appointment or visit https://www.patersondowding.com.au/. ... #ClaremontYachtClub #perth #wa #elizabethquay #perthisok #westisbest #perthfamilylawyers #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw

21.01.2022 Wander out yonder to Wooleen Station One of our staff recently visited the Murchison region, and was particularly taken with Wooleen Station which she said represents the very heart and soul of Australia's outback. Covering over a quarter of a million acres of land, Wooleen Station is a cattle station that is playing a leading role in preserving and sustaining the unique ecology of the region. To find out more visit https://wooleen.com.au/. As one of WA’s oldest family law f...irms, we count a number of non-Perth families, particularly in the North West regions as our clients. Do you have a family law question? Request a free 15 minute telephone/zoom meeting with a P&D lawyer at https://familylawyersperth.com.au/ #westisbest #justanotherdayinwa #thisiswa #wanderoutyonder #wa #murchison #wooleenstation #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw #farmingfamilies

19.01.2022 Client satisfaction is our first priority New clients are matched with the most suited P&D family lawyer for their unique situation and qualify for a special one hour fixed fee initial appointment at our Perth and Joondalup offices. Our team of family lawyers and mediators are also available for telephone and Zoom appointments. Call 9226 3300 or visit http://ow.ly/bWy050BPHzj to make an appointment. ... We look forward to assisting you. #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw #Doyles #LeadingFamilyLawyers #PerthFamilyLaw #JoondalupFamilyLaw #perthmediators #COVID19

18.01.2022 BEWARE - Social Media and Family Law It is important to educate yourself about the pitfalls of social media and the impact of your social media footprint. Negative posts directed at the opposing party are often attached to Affidavits and could be used as evidence. Tip - When posting, always consider that a Judge is reading your social media posts, and edit accordingly.... If you require advice about the impact of social media in Family Court proceedings, or family law matters in general, please call 9226 3300 or visit our website to arrange your fixed fee initial consultation. #socialmedia #familylaw #socialmediafootprint #affidavits #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw Read more at http://ow.ly/SFRu50yp1MB

17.01.2022 Perth’s Jacaranda trees are in full bloom We are told the best spots to see the Jacaranda trees this year include Applecross Village, Hyde Park, and Old Jacaranda Way in Subiaco just to name a few. Did you know we have an office in Perth directly opposite Elizabeth Quay and conveniently located near the Elizabeth Quay train station, bus stops and parking? Request a free 15 minute telephone/zoom meeting with a P&D lawyer at http://ow.ly/vCuZ50CeW20 ... #perthjacarandas #hydeparkperth #hydepark #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw #ElizabethQuay #perthcity #CBD #PerthIsOK

16.01.2022 Coronavirus vaccine could prompt an increase in Family Court cases if parents could not agree upon vaccinations they could apply to the court to obtain sole parental responsibility for that issue says ABC News article. The Family Court will normally consider vaccinations to be in the best interest of the children, however as the long-term effects of the Covid-19 vaccine might initially be unknown, it might be treated differently.... For similar matters, if an agreement can’t be reached, talk to one of our accredited mediators. Request a free 15 minute telephone/zoom meeting with a P&D lawyer at http://ow.ly/cbPC50C6N6i Read the article at http://ow.ly/k5sm50C6N6j. #COVID19 #FamilyCourt #FamilyCourtWA #CoronavirusVaccine #coronavirus #vaccine #vaccinedevelopment #clinicaltrial #covidresearch #mediation #familylawyersperth #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw

16.01.2022 TIP: Keep a journal over the course of your family law matter Keeping a diary / journal of daily events could come in handy should you need to recall events or refresh your memory during the course of your family law matter. If you do decide to keep a diary, you may have to disclose the document to the other party if you want to rely upon it. We recommend that you always record events and facts in a neutral and objective manner. ... Clients of P&D benefit from access to valuable tips and insights gained over more than 50 years. Visit http://ow.ly/nNtL50Bxz8d to make an appointment. #familylaw #familylawyersperth #familylawperth #mediation #ADR #FDR #patersondowding

16.01.2022 Why do I need to meet with a P&D lawyer early? Obtaining specialist family law advice early could save you time and money later. If you want to achieve the best possible outcome, so you can move on with your life and minimise the impact on your loved ones, request a free 15-minute telephone meeting with a P&D lawyer today. If you want to:... - Understand the legal process - Safeguard your financial future - Move on with your life quicker - Minimise the impact on your children and loved ones Go to http://ow.ly/Ck7t50CeVYf and request a meeting today. #perthfamilylawyers #familylawyersperth #familylaw #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw #Doyles #LeadingFamilyLawyers #PerthFamilyLaw #JoondalupFamilyLaw #perthmediators #COVID19

14.01.2022 P&D supports International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day Today serves to promote greater awareness, remembrance and support of the estimated 1 in 4 individuals and families whose lives are irrevocably altered by the death of their children during pregnancy, at birth, and in infancy. Sands Australia will be hosting A Walk To Remember today around Lake Monger to ‘take the steps our babies could not’. Visit http://ow.ly/e17H50BPHBn to find out more. ... #InternationalPregnancyandInfantLossDay #SandsAustralia #pregnancyloss #miscarriage #stillbirth #1in4 #SIDS #IVF #miscarriagesupport #notalone #raiseawareness #familylawyersperth #PatersonDowding

13.01.2022 Why choose P&D as my family law firm? Paterson & Dowding was established in 1967 and is known for its fair and ethical approach to family law matters. ESTABLISHED REPUTATION ... - A trusted WA brand for more than 50 years - One of Perth’s oldest specialist family law firms - Recommended in Doyles as Leading in WA - Experience combined with empathy Specialist family law advice early could save you time and money. Go to http://ow.ly/EAqo50CoRVH to make a free 15 minute phone appointment today. #perthfamilylawyers #familylawyersperth #familylaw #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw #Doyles #LeadingFamilyLawyers #PerthFamilyLaw #JoondalupFamilyLaw #perthmediators #COVID19

13.01.2022 P&D support Mental Health Month this October October is the month to take time to consider our own mental health and wellbeing, regardless of whether we have experienced mental illness or not. Paterson & Dowding Family Lawyers & Mediators do our best to minimise the fallout from separation on families, so our clients can move on with life quicker.... If you, or someone you know need help, please call Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, 24 hours / 7 days a week. #mentalhealthmonth #mentalhealth #wellbeing #mentalillness #RUOK #blackdog #mindfullness #beyondblue #familylawyersperth #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw

12.01.2022 How does the Family Court deal with lottery winnings? The Family Court will treat lottery winnings in exactly the same way as other property owned by the parties. ... If a party purchased the lottery ticket prior to cohabitation using his or her own funds and that person kept the winnings separate from other property owned by or after separation, it is possible that the Family Court will consider any winnings from that ticket to be a contribution of the party who purchased the ticket. If you want to learn more about the Family Court’s approach to property proceedings, call 9226 3300 or visit http://ow.ly/jtA050BPHA5 to make an appointment. #lottery #familycourt #lotterywinnings #familylaw #propertyproceedings #propertylaw #propertysettlement #familylawyersperth #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamily

11.01.2022 WARNING: Separation, Document Use and Publication There are various laws and rules that restrict your ability to use or publish documents that have been filed in the Family Court, or which become available to you in the course of your family law matter. These laws apply regardless of whether or not proceedings have been commenced in the Family Court. Serious penalties can apply if you breach these laws. In particular, you should not refer to or repeat any legal advice.... Talk to us before you provide or disclose the contents of any such documents to third parties. Visit http://ow.ly/G2jv50BYyRt to make an appointment for peace of mind. #familylaw #familylawyersperth #familylawperth #mediation #ADR #FDR #patersondowding

10.01.2022 Lucy Thomas speaking at Margaret River Conference this weekend The Piddington Society has invited P&D co-director Lucy Thomas, to speak on the topic of Family Law at their sold out annual event. Lucy is an Accredited Family Law Specialist, Independent Children’s Lawyer and sought-after Mediator. She is passionate about minimising the fallout of relationship breakdowns for families, both financially and emotionally by promoting child focused decisions and behaviour. We thank t...he Piddington Society for the opportunity and wish all the attendees a rewarding and fun weekend down south. http://ow.ly/HJ8650C6NcP #ThePiddingtonSociety #familylawyersperth #MargaretRiver #Yallingup #caveshousehotel #southwest #westisbest #WanderOutYonder #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw

10.01.2022 P&D celebrates NAIDOC week This NAIDOC Week we celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2020 theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ allows us to recognise that the First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Visit http://ow.ly/cLLf50CeVPf to find out more and get involved.... #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC #familylawyersperth #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw

07.01.2022 Good news for Australian Family Courts The Family Court of Australia welcomed additional resources announced on 6 October as part of the 2020-21 Budget. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announced the federal government will provide $220m to family law and family relationship services. This includes $133 million towards family and child support programs and $87.3 million towards Family Law and Family Relationship Services, he said. Building on previous commitments to keep women an...d children safe and ensuring access to justice, we will provide the Family and Federal Circuit Courts with an additional $10.2 million to manage the impacts of COVID-19. See http://ow.ly/nOrY50BPHxV to read more. #familycourtaustralia #familycourtwa #COVID19 #familylaw #familyrelationshipservices #familysupport #childsupport #domesticviolence #VRO #familylawyersperth #PatersonDowding #PaterdonDowdingFamily

07.01.2022 Lucy Thomas speaking at Margaret River Conference The Piddington Society has invited one of P&D’s Directors, Lucy Thomas, to speak on the topic of Family Law at their annual event. Lucy is an Accredited Family Law Specialist, Independent Children’s Lawyer and sought-after Mediator. Lucy is passionate about minimising the fallout of relationship breakdowns for families, both financially and emotionally by promoting child focused decisions and behaviour. To request an appointm...ent and read more about Lucy, visit http://ow.ly/qnSa50BJcrz. #ThePiddingtonSociety #familylawyersperth #MargaretRiver #Yallingup #caveshousehotel #southwest #westisbest #WanderOutYonder #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw

07.01.2022 Mediator Meredith Hunter takes theatre production on tour! When Family Lawyer, Mediator and Independent Children’s Lawyer Meredith Hunter is not in court, she is treading the boards at a theatre near you. Unsurprisingly, she is also a very confident and convincing advocate for her clients in court. After an acclaimed sell-out season at Harbour Theatre, Bunbury Repertory Club will welcome the visiting production of Love Letters this coming long weekend. ... As one of WA’s oldest family law firms, we count a number of South West families as our clients. Call us on 9226 3300 or visit http://ow.ly/6J3l50BxyPe to make an appointment today. #HarbourTheatre #LawyersInTheatre #BunburyRepertoryClub #LoveLetters #CityOfBunbury #SouthWest #Bunbury #Busselton #Dunsborough #Mandurah #westisbest #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw

07.01.2022 Christmas Holidays Family Contact Filing Deadline Have you determined when and where your children will spend their time over the Christmas school holiday period? This year the filing deadline for children’s care arrangements in the Family Court of WA is 4pm on 13 November 2020 just 2 weeks away. Applications should be filed as early as practicable to ensure an appropriate listing date, there are no guarantees. Before you can file a parenting application in the Family Court... of WA, you must attend Family Dispute Resolution unless certain exemptions apply. Do you have a family law question? Request a free 15 minute telephone/zoom meeting with a P&D lawyer at https://familylawyersperth.com.au/ #perthfamilylawyers #leadingfamilylawyers #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw #familylawyers #perthlawyers #parentingagreement

06.01.2022 Congratulations to Alexander Mondia on his admission to legal practice! We welcome him to the Paterson & Dowding team and are pleased to be part of the next step in his family law career. Well done Alex! ... #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw #perthfamilylawyers #legaladmission #supremecourtWA

06.01.2022 Why do I need to meet with a P&D lawyer early? Friends and family mean well but getting the right family law advice early can save you time and money later. - Achieve the best possible outcome... - Understand the legal process - Safeguard your financial future - Move on with your life quicker - Minimise the impact on your children and loved ones Book a fixed fee one hour appointment with an experienced family lawyer for peace of mind. Go to http://ow.ly/hEJC50BPHEj to make an appointment today. #familylawyersperth #earlyadvice #legalprocess #familylawperth #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamily #familylawyers #familylawyersjoondalup

06.01.2022 Personalised service and a better client experience New clients will be matched with the P&D family lawyer best suited to their unique situation. Do you have a family law question? Request a free 15 minute telephone/zoom meeting with a P&D lawyer. Then, receive a special one hour fixed fee rate for your first meeting with a P&D lawyer in our Perth and Joondalup offices.... Call 9226 3300 or visit https://familylawyersperth.com.au/ to request a meeting. #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw #Doyles #LeadingFamilyLawyers #PerthFamilyLaw #JoondalupFamilyLaw #perthmediators #COVID19

05.01.2022 Clean Up the World Weekend P&D supports local environmental action to make a world of difference. In the midst of a global pandemic, the planet still needs us to care. Clean Up the World unites people every September to take action on waste. Join in and keep Perth’s northern beaches clean at Sea Shepherd Australia’s Beach Cleanup at Hillarys on Sunday, 20 September. ... For any northern clients seeking family law advice, P&D have a second office in Joondalup. Call us on 9226 3300 or visit http://ow.ly/bkPh50BqMKX to make an appointment. #CleanUpTheWorldWeekend #CleanUpTheWorld #KAB #CleanUpAustralia #COVID #SeaShepherdAustralia #SeaShepherdPerth #hillarys #northperth #joondalup #triggbeach #sorrento #familylawyersperth #familylawyersjoondaup #patersondowding

05.01.2022 P&D support victims of family and domestic violence It is no secret that family violence has been compounded by the fallout from Covid 19 and continues to be a persistent threat in Australian society. National help lines such as 1800RESPECT allow victims of domestic violence to talk directly and confidentially to trained counsellors via online chat or phone. Please call 1800 737 732 (24 hours) and for a list of further support services, visit http://ow.ly/Z6GF50zDweA... #HelpIsHere #mentalhealth #domesticviolence #VRO #PatersonDowding #COVID19 #FamilyCourtWA #ChildrensCourtWA #mediators

05.01.2022 P&D commemorates those lost in war this Remembrance Day They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning... We will remember them. Visit http://ow.ly/KKo650CeVT6 for more information. #RemembranceDay2020 #remembranceday #lestweforget #familylawyersperth #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw

04.01.2022 Supporting the WA community for over 50 years We can’t change the past, but we can help shape the future by advising you early to minimise the fallout from a relationship breakdown. Book a one hour fixed fee appointment with a Paterson & Dowding lawyer today, and make better decisions. - Established reputation... - Knowledge combined with empathy - Transparency and no fee surprises - Clarity about the family law process - Dedication to provide the best client experience Visit http://ow.ly/hJzr50BJcpi to make an appointment today. #familylawyersperth #familylaw #Doyles #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw #perthmediators #mediation

03.01.2022 Why choose P&D as my family law firm? Paterson & Dowding are recognised by our peers and clients in Doyles for our expertise and abilities as a leading WA Family & Divorce Law Firm practising in the areas of family, divorce, parenting, spousal maintenance, and matrimonial law. RECOGNISED EXPERIENCE... - Accredited Family Lawyers and Mediators - More than 150 years of combined knowledge - Experience combined with empathy - Personalised service and a better client experience Make a one hour fixed fee appointment with an experienced P&D lawyer today. Go to http://ow.ly/d3hv50BNP7n to make an appointment today. #familylawyersperth #familylaw #Doyles #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw #perthmediators #mediation #divorce #matrimoniallaw

03.01.2022 P&D supports Movember This month P&D’s Alexander Mondia is taking part in the Movember movement. Movember is changing the face of men’s health by reducing the number of men dying prematurely through mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. To find out more and donate, visit http://ow.ly/g3Zl50Cu6BL... #movember #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #prostatecancer #testicularcancer #mensmentalhealth #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw

01.01.2022 P&D supports International Week of Happiness at Work The team at Paterson & Dowding work hard to provide our clients with the best possible outcome in their legal matter. Our work is meaningful and we cultivate healthy relationships, appreciation, trust and having fun. Let’s all make happiness at work the norm! For more information visit http://ow.ly/PfvR50Bxz3P ... #InternationalWeekOfHappinessAtWork #HappinessAtWork #mindfulness #wellbeing #happyworkplace #lovewhatyoudo #spreadpositivity #mentalhealthmatters #mentalawareness

01.01.2022 Wishing you a great long weekend yonder With the school holidays upon us, now is the perfect time to explore all our beautiful state has to offer! We love this photo taken by accredited family lawyer Craig Taylor on a recent visit to Albany. As one of WA’s oldest family law firms, we look after a number of clients in the Great Southern. To request an appointment and read more about Craig, visit http://ow.ly/Si8g50Bxzb8 ... #westisbest #justanotherdayinwa #thisiswa #wanderoutyonder #wa #albany #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw #farmingfamilies

01.01.2022 NEWS - virtual Family Court hearings ‘let down’ children The pandemic has had a major impact on Family Courts in the UK. "A major part of being a family judge is to empathise with the human beings at the centre of the case," "it's very difficult to do that even across a video link, very hard over a phone." We have much to be grateful for in WA. Read the BBC News article Family Courts: ‘We’re treated with contempt’ at http://ow.ly/ReYP50CeVQH... #COVID19 #socialdistancing #familycourtUK #virtualhearing #familycourtWA #familylaw #perthfamilylawyers #familylawyersperth #familylaw #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw

01.01.2022 Why choose P&D as my family law firm? P&D lawyers are committed to minimising the fallout of relationship breakdowns for families, both financially and emotionally by promoting child focused decisions and behaviour. QUALITY SERVICE... - Achieve the best possible outcome - Legal clarity about the family law process - Support through a difficult time - Children first To make better decisions, go to https://bit.ly/3oBu9pM and book a free 15 minute phone meeting with an experienced P&D lawyer today. #perthfamilylawyers #familylawyersperth #familylaw #PatersonDowding #PatersonDowdingFamilyLaw #Doyles #LeadingFamilyLawyers #PerthFamilyLaw #JoondalupFamilyLaw #perthmediators #COVID19