Elder abuse is any form of mistreatment that results in loss or harm to an older person. It is further categorised into physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse. Financial abuse is most common kind of elder abuse, and it involves the
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Domestic Violence Spike in Western Australia
Is Western Australia facing a domestic violence crisis?
The number of domestic-violence related deaths in Western Australia has more than doubled this year after two women and three toddlers were found dead at their home last week, government figures show. So
What is a Right of Residence?
A right of residence is created when you include a clause in your will that gives a specific person the right to live in one of your properties for a specified period. The most common scenario for a right of
The Consequences of Divorce for Children
What are the long term consequences of divorce on the children of the relationship? Are they always negative?
New research suggests that being a child of divorce nearly halves the likelihood that a young person will earn a bachelor’s or
Elder Financial Abuse Can Happen To Anyone
Elder abuse is any form of mistreatment that results in loss or harm to an older person. The most common kind of elder abuse is elder financial abuse, where older people are unduly influenced, deceived or exploited out of their assets
Is Bird Nesting The New Trend After Divorce?
Is bird nesting the new trend for co-parenting following divorce, and is it right for you?
A “bird’s nest” co-parenting arrangement is one that is uniquely child-centered. Rather than the children having to adapt to the parents’ needs and
An Estate Battle Over Two Wills
The May death of 79-year-old W. Marvin Rush II, the founder of what is today the largest commercial truck dealership chain in North America, has sparked an estate battle over the presence of two wills — one presented by his
8 Common Reasons For Divorce
While divorce rates in Australia are actually slowly declining, around a third of marriages still end in divorce. Most relationships that come to an end do so due to one or more of the following common reasons for divorce.
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5 Celebrities Who Died Without A Will
Aretha Franklin, who died on August 16 at the age of 76, was a legend in the music world, known as the Queen of Soul. She was also well known in the civil rights movement, raising awareness for the equal
Domestic Violence During Pregnancy: What Needs To Be Done
The Western Australian government has announced a new program designed to combat domestic violence during pregnancy. The program aims to provide assistance to victims during their antenatal health care appointments.
Western Australia’s McGowan Government is hoping that the program to