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O’Sullivan Davies Newsletter #4 (February 2020) O’Sullivan Davies hopes you’ve had a fantastic start to 2021. Although the 5 day lockdown was unexpected, our staff all spent 2 weeks working from home without any difficulties and we are pleased that we were able to continue to provide high level services throughout this period. New Arrivals…

This article explores the 3 main benefits of entering into a Binding Child Support Agreement.

This article explores the impact that embarking on a new relationship following separation with your ex de facto partner or spouse can have on your family law financial matters.

O’Sullivan Davies Lawyers is proud to announce that solicitor Susannah Reid has been promoted to Associate and that two new lawyers have joined the firm, Associate Bethany Moller and solicitor Gemma Swan.

Andrew Davies, partner of O’Sullivan Davies Lawyers has again been listed as Perth’s only Leading Family and Divorce Lawyer in the 2021 Doyle’s National Guide rankings released today.

When money is advanced by a family member, whether
it is characterised as a gift or loan can be significant in
the resulting asset division between the parties.

To commence proceedings in Australia, statutory requirements in relation to a nexus to Australia (citizenship, residency, domicile, and/or geographical) must be met. Provided these are met, the Australian Family Courts will have jurisdiction to make Orders dealing with overseas assets in property settlement proceedings.

Families migrate to Australia from overseas for a myriad of reasons – employment, education, etc. Many migrant families have the same primary motivation to move to a new country – a better life for themselves and their children. However, one of the risks in migration is that more often than not, families have limited financial and emotional support from extended family members.