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Should I get a pre-nup? Maybe...

In Western Australia if you have been in a committed relationship for two years or more there is a possibility (but no more) that your partner may take you to the Family Court of Western Australia and ask that Court to make an order about property that you or they or both of you own. If you live together the chances are...

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What to do when divorce rips the rug out from under you...

For many separating couples the writing was on the wall for some time and a final separation does not come as a complete surprise to either person. Whether it was a gradual process over many months or years or a particular event that led to the separation both parties often agree that separation was inevitable. However...

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TGB Perth: National firm, local knowledge

It takes a local to know how things work, to really understand the lay of the land. Now, four years on since Tindall Gask Bentley began its national expansion in Western Australia, we can proudly say we’re part of the West Perth furniture and WA legal fraternity. But our busy, thriving office was borne from humble beginnings....

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WA domestic violence victims receive greater protections through changes to restraining orders

For families living in fear of domestic violence, changes to the law around restraining orders in WA offer greater protections, writes Tindall Gask Bentley lawyer Kate Major. The statistics tell an ugly, shameful truth about domestic and family violence in Australia. 1 in 5 Australian women, and 1 in 22 men, have experienced...

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Podcast: How to Make Divorce Friendlier for You and Your Children

The impact of a nasty divorce on children and former spouses is well known. But what about a good divorce? What does a good divorce look like and how do you do it? For the first time, Australian researchers are looking into what it takes for couples with kids to separate well. In this latest episode of “Surviving Separation”...

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Introducing Settify: The fast, free, discrete way to start your separation online

Separating from your partner is one of the hardest things you will do. Once that difficult decision is made, it’s natural to feel anxious about the future of your children, property and financial wellbeing. In times of emotional stress, it’s important to know where you stand as soon as possible. This week, Tindall Gask Bentley...

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