Carr & Co Divorce and Family Lawyers

Amazing recognition for some of our hardworking team here at Carr & Co with the Doyle's Guide 2024 naming Andrea Sassella as a leading family and divorce lawyer.
Stacey Wellings has been named as a recommended lawyer in several fields, while Nicole Croft, Catriona Kilgallon and Ilvana Arapovic were all recognised along with the firm itself.

Wishing you a happy and restful holiday season!

Our office will be closed from 12pm on Friday 22 December 2023, reopening 8:30am on Monday 8 January 2024.

The directors popping into see Senior Counsel, Peter Dowding with his latest work!

Carr & Co Divorce and Family Lawyers Co Directors Nicola Croft, Stacey Wellings and Andrea Sassella at Dymocks Perth City signing today. Looks Like they got the Hon. working to sign a copy of Secret Agent, Unsung Hero for them.

Our Lawyer, Jacqueline Gilchrist, discusses situations where the outcome of a property settlement may be altered on account of family violence.

Placing a dollar value on family violence. Is it a thing? What you need to know. | Carr & Co In this article we look at the Family Court’s approach on family violence and property division.

Camille Eckhaus, our Senior Associate, discusses the difficulties of separation when you and your ex-partner are stuck in the same house.

The Family Home and Separation: Can I make my ex leave? | Carr & Co It's an obvious thing to say, but separation is hard. It’s even harder, though, when you and your partner are stuck in the same house.

Our Graduate Law Clerk, Abbey Ross, discusses the difficulties in separating from a partner with narcissist tendencies.

The only thing harder than being married to a narcissist, is divorcing one | Carr & Co If you are going through a separation and your ex-partner exhibits narcissistic traits, this might very well be one of the biggest fights of your life.

Carr & Co once again welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the family law profession through our longstanding involvement with FLPA. We are excited to announce the election of Ms Stacey Wellings to FLPA President, and Ms Grace Coombs to FLPA as a council member. Congratulations Ladies!

Carr & Co Lawyers elected as President and Council Member of the Family Law Practitioners’ Association of WA | Carr & Co We are pleased to announce that Ms Stacey Wellings and Ms Grace Coombs have been elected to the Council of the Family Law Practitioners’ Association of WA (“FLPA”).

WE ARE HIRING! We are in search of 3 new lawyers to join the team at Carr & Co. All levels and ranges of experience will be considered. If you or anyone you know if interested, then please reach out.
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Legislation has finally passed allowing for de facto couples in WA to split super assets. Our Lawyer, Madeleine Stevens, explains the changes.

What super news! De facto couples in WA to split superannuation. | Carr & Co As of 18 August 2022, the WA Parliament has finally passed legislation allowing for de facto couples in WA to split super assets.

We're delighted to announce the promotion of Ms Ilvana Arapovic to Senior Associate. Congratulations Ilvana!

Staff Announcement – Promotion | Carr & Co The Directors of Carr & Co are pleased to announce Ms Ilvana Arapovic has been promoted to Senior Associate as of 1 July 2022.

Our Consultant, Hayley Ellison, explains how the story of John Meehan and Debra Newell provides a stark reality to what victims of family violence are facing.

The Dirty John story resonates with all of us - here’s why - Carr & Co By now, you may have listened to the Dirty John podcast by Wondery or watched an episode of the series (or the whole series) on Netflix. I am certain that, at the very least, you have heard people chatting about the story of John Meehan and Debra Newell.

When separating, how is it decided which party is to remain living in the former matrimonial home if there’s no agreement? Our Associate, Grace Coombs, discusses which factors are taken into consideration.

All I want for Christmas is You…. to Move out of the House - Carr & Co For some couples, the concept of living separated under one roof is achievable. For others, continuing to live with your ex-spouse in the same house, is neither reasonable, nor practical.

Have you ever considered how your social posts might impact the outcome of your family law matter? Our Associate, Ilvana Arapovic, provides some do’s and don’ts to avoid damaging your case.

Social Media Do’s and Don’ts - Carr & Co There are various cases now which indicate a willingness by the Family Court to adopt and use social media where necessary. To avoid damaging your case with your online presence, consider the following do’s and don’ts.

We are delighted to announce that once again Carr & Co has been named as one of the four first tier leading Family & Divorce Law Firms practising in Western Australia. All four of our Directors have also been recognised in the Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Western Australia Rankings.

2022 Doyle’s Guide WA Family Law Rankings - Carr & Co Carr & Co has again been named as one of the four first tier leading Family & Divorce Law Firms practising in Western Australia. All four of the directors of Carr & Co have also been recognised in the Leading Family & Divorce Lawyers – Western Australia Rankings.

Whilst there is no official 50/50 rule in divorce settlements, it is not uncommon for an equal split of assets to occur. Our Lawyer, Jamie Davidson, explains why there is a time and place for a 50/50 division of property.

Divorce and separation in Australia: should we just split everything down the middle? - Carr & Co The 50/50 rule: fact or fiction? The ‘50/50 rule’ is a fallacy within the realm of family law property settlements. There is no mathematical formula you can apply to the division of property.

The occupation of a s*x worker is often made subject to further scrutiny by the Court in Parenting proceedings. Our Lawyer, Janelle Koh, discusses how s*x workers are treated by the Family Court.

S*x worker parents in the Family Court: s*x workers first, parents second? - Carr & Co In parenting matters, the occupation of a parent is not usually a contentious issue. If a party is gainfully employed, able to support the child or children on their wages, and their work can accommodate parenting arrangements, that is usually the end of the story. However, where a parent to the pro...

Thank you to our referral partners and colleagues who recently joined us for our annual sundowner at the newly opened, The Elford. A perfect way to spend a sunny Friday afternoon and always one of our favorite events on the Carr & Co calendar.

Homemaking and parenting contributions are not overlooked by the Family Court of Western Australia when making Orders for property division between spouses or de-facto partners. Our associate, Caragh Morgan, explains how these contributions are considered by the Court after separation.

From breadwinner to homemaker: What happens if I become a stay-at-home parent and we subsequently separate? - Carr & Co It is inevitable that when a couple decide to become parents, work arrangements and routines need to be adjusted to meet the care needs of their new child or children.

With children aged 12 and over now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations in Western Australia, the Family Court is facing a growing number of parenting disputes in relation to whether a child is vaccinated. Our lawyer, Madeleine Stevens, discusses whether the Family Court has the power to order vaccinations, regardless of parental consent.

No jab, no say? Can the Family Court order children to be vaccinated without a parent’s consent? - Carr & Co The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a widening range of family law disputes, such that the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia have established a dedicated court list for dealing with COVID-19 related family law disputes. One of the main disputes is a disagreement in relation to children bein...

The Team of Carr & Co Divorce and Family Lawyers kick off STEPtember tomorrow, each walking 10,000 steps a day to raise money for Cerebral Palsy.

Anyone wanting to support our many steps for a worthy cause can do so by clicking the link below!

We are taking 10,000 steps a day this STEPtember to support children and adults living with cerebral palsy Sponsor our organisation this STEPtember, as we move together to support children and adults living with cerebral palsy

Our new Associate, Caragh Morgan, discusses how the Family Court deals with assets received from an inheritance.

Is my former spouse entitled to my inheritance? - Carr & Co Clients can be surprised to learn that assets received by way of an inheritance are not automatically immune from a property division and are also included in the pool of assets, in the first instance.

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The Directors of Carr & Co are pleased to announce the firm promotions of Hayley Ellison, Camille Eckhaus, and Grace Coombs. Congratulations ladies!

Staff Announcement – Promotions - Carr & Co The Directors of Carr & Co are pleased to announce the following promotions of the firm as of 1 July 2021.

The Family Court of Western Australia have produced 3 videos which provide information to help prepare for Conciliation Conferences, Child Related Proceedings and Case Assessment Conferences.

Preparing for Conciliation Conferences, Child Related Proceedings and Case Assessment Conferences - Carr & Co Three videos have been produced by the Family Court of Western Australia to provide parties with the necessary information required to prepare for Conciliation Conferences, Child Related Proceedings and Case Assessment Conferences.

We all have a role to play in Australia’s reconciliation journey – by building strong, respectful relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, and cultures. At Carr & Co, we are committed to the national reconciliation effort and to creating a future that provides justice, equality and opportunity for all Australians.

Going through a divorce or separation is never easy. Our Director, Andrea Sassella, offers tips to help manage a separation.

Divorce reality: Tips for successfully managing a separation - Carr & Co Going through a separation is never easy and there is no handbook to guide you through it. Here you’ll find some practical tips which should assist in making, what can be a very stressful and emotional experience, a little easier.

Jamie Davidson, our Lawyer, explains what parenting plans are and how they work for separated Parents.

Post Separation Parenting - Parenting Plans - Carr & Co As the name suggests, a parenting plan is simply a written agreement between separated parents concerning the parenting of their children.

Our Senior Associate, Hayley Ellison, explains the parenting orders and shared care arrangements in relation to the implementation of the 5 day snap lockdown in parts of Western Australia.

Shared parenting arrangements in the snap lockdown - Carr & Co With the implementation of the 5 day snap lockdown in Western Australia, there are many uncertainties surrounding our day to day lives. In particular, people are understandably uncertain regarding their obligations pursuant to parenting orders and shared care arrangements, so we would like to help c...

Our Director, Jorja Brady, discusses what can happen to a discretionary trust in the event of a divorce or separation

Do you have trust issues? - Carr & Co Trust issues regularly arise in property settlement cases in the Family Court, particularly because many Australian family businesses are conducted through a discretionary trust structure.

6 of our lawyers have been recognised in the latest Doyle’s Guide for 2021 along with the firm’s continuing vote by our colleagues and peers as one of the 3 top tier Family Law Firms in Western Australia. Congratulations to our lawyers on the well deserved recognition.

2021 WA Family Law Rankings Released – Doyle’s Guide As we commence the 2021 year at Carr & Co, we are pleased to announce that the firm has again been recognised by our peers as one of only three first tier family law firms in Western Australia for 2021.Six of our lawyers have also been recognised individually.