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Guess who`s back with more wisdom? 🌟 We sat down with Kaitlin, our solicitor in Family Law, to pick her brain on common concerns clients have when seeking legal help.

Question: My spouse and I would like to negotiate an informal parenting arrangement. Is this possible?
Answer: Yes. This is what we call a Parenting Plan. The format of a Parenting Plan is usually very similar to Consent Orders, however, the difference is that a Parenting Plan is not legally enforceable because it is not a Court Order. Parenting Plans can be a great way to set out arrangements for children in circumstances where the parties are amicable, and they can also be very useful for older children. A Parenting Plan is signed by both parties and can be used as evidence of the parties’ position at a certain point in time if the matter does proceed to Court at some point in the future.

Happy Monday, everyone! 🌟 At Willis & Bowring Solicitors, we`re starting the week with passion and dedication, ready to provide top-notch legal services to our clients. Whether you`re navigating business contracts, family law matters, or estate planning, we`re here to guide you every step of the way.

🌹🕊️ Honoring our heroes this Anzac Day. Our office will be closed for the public holiday as we remember and pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Wishing everyone a meaningful and peaceful day, whether you`re attending a dawn service, watching the march, or spending time with loved ones. Let`s take a moment to thank our brave Defence personnel and their families for their dedication and sacrifice. Lest we forget. 🌹🕊️

We`re thrilled to share that we`ve been nominated once again as a finalist for the 2024 Sutherland Shire Local Business Awards! 🏆✨

After proudly taking home the win last year, being nominated again is truly fantastic news! This recognition speaks volumes about the incredible hard work and dedication of our team, who bring their best to our firm each and every day.

A big thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. We couldn`t have achieved this without our amazing team and the unwavering support from our clients and community.

You know how we love to tap into Kaitlin`s wealth of knowledge! 👏 We`ve asked her to share something about family law, particularly domestic violence, that not everyone is aware of.

Her answer: Did you know that there are services available to assist you with the care of your pets when you are attempting to leave a domestic and family violence situation. In NSW, the RSPCA Domestic Violence program provides services such as temporary accommodation of your pets and financial assistance for veterinary and transport fees for your pet. The program gives you the piece of mind that your pet will be safe while you relocate after leaving a domestic and family violence relationship.

🎉 Celebrating a milestone at Willis & Bowring! 🎉 Greg Miller has been an invaluable part of our team since 2008, marking his 16th year with W&B. With 30 years of litigation expertise, Greg`s dedication and skills have helped countless clients achieve the best outcomes in family law, commercial litigation, Wills & Estates, and compensation claims.

Here`s to many more years of success and client satisfaction with Greg on board! 🌟

Guess who`s back with Tess`s Tip? 🌟 We`re thrilled to have our Property & Commercial Solicitor, Tess, sharing her wisdom with us! Today, she`s dishing out a fantastic tip that`s sure to be a game-changer for all of us. Stay tuned for some expert advice! 💡

Purchaser Tip: Heard of the phrase “Tenants in Common”? Where one or more people own property, each Tenant in Common owns a separate share of the property (either equally or unequally). Thinking about becoming a Tenants in Common? Contact us for further information!

We often meet clients who are diving into Family Law matters, and one of the first big questions they ask is, "My spouse filed an application with the Court, but I want to negotiate further. What can I do?" We threw this question at our Family Law Solicitor, Kaitlin and she came back with some seriously helpful advice!

Answer: Your legal representative can make a request for the Court to Order a Family Dispute Resolution Conference (FDR Conference). An FDR conference is essentially a Court Ordered mediation which occurs in two parts. A Registrar of the Court, who is not the Registrar overseeing your matter, will be appointed to try and help you and your spouse come to an agreement. However, the Court may not always be willing to allocate an FDR Conference, as this uses Court resources. In circumstances where the Court declines to order an FDR conference, you can attempt a Mediation with your spouse without the help of the Court. This usually occurs using a private mediation service. We always recommend attempting to negotiate with your spouse throughout the Court process to avoid having to proceed to Final Hearing.

Join our dynamic team at Willis & Bowring!

We`re expanding our Wills & Estates division and seeking a talented solicitor with a passion for Estate Planning. If you have 3 to 5 years of post-admission experience and are eager to make a difference in clients` lives, we want to hear from you. ✅

Enjoy a supportive environment, convenient location, and exciting career growth opportunities.

Contact us today to learn more. 🤝

A big thank you to Manly Wheelchair Basketball Association for the opportunity to sponsor!

We are incredibly excited to announce our sponsorship of Kylie Gauci as a player! Allow us to introduce you to her remarkable achievements – Kylie is a three-time Paralympian who has proudly secured two silver and one bronze medal for Australia. Her dedication extends to representing Australia at the 2002, 2006, and 2010 World Championships, where she earned a spot in the prestigious World All Star 5 in Amsterdam in 2006. With over 180 international games under her belt, Kylie Gauci`s outstanding contributions were recognized in 2022 with her induction into the New South Wales Basketball Hall of Fame.

Currently, Kylie continues to shine as a valuable member of the Australian Women`s Gliders Wheelchair Basketball Team.

It`s that time of year once more! We are thrilled to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2024 Sutherland Shire Local Business Awards. Thanks to your support, we we`re beyond grateful to win last year, and now we`re eager to join the outstanding finalists again this year to see what unfolds! Your votes would mean the world to us.

To cast your vote, simply follow these steps:

• Click on the link in our bio.
• Once on the page, select "Vote for this Business."
• Enter your details as prompted.
• Click "Vote."
• Verify your vote by confirming the email sent to your inbox.

You`re all set!
Thank you for your ongoing support!