What Are The Child Custody Laws in Western Australia?
Navigating the landscape of child custody laws can be an emotionally taxing and legally complex process. At Davies & Co Lawyers, we specialize in Premium Family Law & Mediation Services and are well-equipped to guide you through this delicate issue. Located on Stirling Highway, Nedlands, Perth, our firm, under the adept leadership of Principal Mark […]
What are the rights of grandparents in child custody in Western Australia?
When it comes to child custody cases in Western Australia, the focus often lies on the parents. However, the rights and responsibilities of grandparents are an essential and frequently overlooked aspect of family law. At Davies & Co Lawyers, located on Stirling Highway, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, we understand that grandparents play a significant role […]
Can a Parent Relocate With a Child to Another Location?
It is not uncommon for people to consult a family lawyer about what happens following the breakdown of a relationship (separation or divorce), where one parent wants to relocate with a child to another location. Some reasons for relocation are that one parent: Wants to return to the place they are originally from to be […]
Can I Take my Child on an Overseas Holiday?
A common question a family lawyer is often asked by a parent, is what do they need to do to take their child away on an overseas holiday following separation. To travel outside of Australia, a child needs a passport. To obtain an Australian passport, the parent planning to travel overseas with the child can […]
How Does the Court Decide Who the Children Will Live With?
Although it’s not a pleasant subject to talk about, divorces and separations happen across Australia every single day. Unfortunately, many separating or divorcing partners have children together, which often gives rise to child custody disputes. In many family law cases, child custody disputes end up in court, where a decision will be made regarding who […]
Can I Take My Children Away on Holiday?
Child custody arrangements can be complicated, which means you need to be careful doing things like taking your children on holiday or going travelling. Even seemingly innocent actions can have significant consequences if you’re found to be breaching a parenting order set in place by the courts. All family lawyers will tell you that it’s […]
Can a Mother Lose Custody of Her Child?
Child custody disputes can be long and drawn out. However, resolutions are inevitably reached with the assistance of a court if necessary, and in complicated cases, mothers are often awarded full custody. What many people don’t realise is that it’s easy to lose custody of a child. Even single mothers can lose custody if they […]
What Are the Chances of a Father Getting Full Custody?
It’s a major family law misconception that it’s impossible for fathers to get full custody of their children after a divorce or separation. In fact, it’s entirely possible, especially if the father in question can show that the other parent is unable to provide adequate care. Although you may not believe it, Australian law doesn’t […]