Carew Counsel Solicitors

19/08/2022

We are hiring!

We are looking for a solicitor with between 3 to 8 years post admission experience in family law to join our team.

If you share our vision of delivering an excellent customer experience, you want to be part of a great team and experience the opportunities our firm offers, we would love to hear from you.

The role requires you to work collaboratively on matters with other team members, clients and professionals. We are looking for someone with a strong commitment to business development, building professional referral relationships and continuing professional development with the support of the firm.

If you also have experience in conveyancing and / or estate planning and litigation, we would be keen to hear more about your experience.

To apply, kindly forward your resume and cover letter to Thomas Voss at [email protected].

We hope to hear from you soon.

Our passion for people guides our firm and teamwork is highly important to us. We attribute much of our success to our team-based approach. You can read more about our team here: https://www.carewcounsel.com.au/staff/

29/04/2022

We are really excited to be once again partnering with the Law Institute of Victoria for their Law Week 2022 event program.

There are a number of amazing events to attend, we implore you to have a look at the full program on the Law Week website https://lawweek.net.au/

We are running a family law event on the 17th of May at 1pm. If you or a friend or family member would like to attend, please click on the event below and follow the link to register.

We look forward to hopefully seeing you then.

What comes next can be overwhelming. In this session, a family law expert will walk you through the steps that come after your decision to end your marriage or de facto relationship.

20/04/2021

Law Week 2021 is just around the corner and we are so proud to be involved once again.

If you have a friend or family member that you feel would benefit from our webinar please let them know to register their interest.

There are some amazing events across the week and details can be found via the link below.

Family law can be complicated and confusing. This webinar will break down the complicated legal jargon so you can understand your own specific situation.

24/03/2021

One of the questions we get asked constantly is "how is child support calculated?"

While there are many factors which are taken into consideration this blog explains in simple terms how it is calculated and what you can expect in your situation.

The relevant legislation is the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989. It’s rather like the Tax Act – complex, confusing and convoluted. Whether you are the payer or the receiver of child support, or simply have an interest about how child support in Australia works, this guide is for you. Child s...

10/12/2020

We would firstly like to wish all our valued clients and colleagues a much deserved, restful and enjoyable holiday period.

It has been a year of challenges and valuable lessons and while our team spent the majority of the year working remotely, our offices will be 'closed' from close of business Friday 18 December, reopening the morning of Monday 11 January 2021.

If during this office close period, your matter is urgent please contact your local police station (or call 000 if life-threatening) or the Department of Health and Human Services on one of the following numbers:

1. DHHS General number: 1300 650 172
2. DHHS Family violence contact: 1800 015 188 (24 hours a day, toll free)
3. DHHS Sexual assault crisis line: 1800 806 292
4. DHHS Reporting child abuse: 13 12 78.

You may also contact the Law Institute of Victoria on (03) 9607 9311.

During this time our firmwide email, [email protected] will be checked intermittently and we will assist you if we can. Our staff will not be checking their personal emails.

Have a safe and happy holiday period and we look forward to working with you in the new year.

23/09/2020

We are proud to welcome our newest staff member, Jenni Mooney, to the Carew Counsel family.

Jenni brings with her over 30 years of experience in Family Law, having worked at some of Melbourne's premier Family Law firms in the past.

She shares a particular interest in property settlement matters but as an avid dog lover, she also has a special interest in disputes on pet ownership following separation and understands the bond between owners and their pets.

We look forward to you meeting our newest staff member and wish Jenni all the best for her future at Carew Counsel Solicitors.

You can read more about Jenni on our website or if you would like to book in to see her please call our office and we can arrange a chat via phone or by video chat.

https://www.carewcounsel.com.au/jenni-mooney/

20/08/2020

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/more-violence-in-more-homes-jump-in-family-violence-during-pandemic-20200819-p55n95.html

"There has been more violence in more Australian homes. The severity of violence has increased and COVID is actually being weaponised within the home as a tool of abuse," Natasha Stott Despoja, chair of campaign group Our Watch, told the National Press Club on Wednesday."

Really concerning numbers produced by Natasha Stott Despoja in the The Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday. We hope that anyone that is experiencing Family Violence understands that there is help out there and you are not alone.

For help in a crisis call 000. You can also contact the National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732), Lifeline 131 114, or Beyond Blue 1300 224 636.

The coronavirus pandemic has led to "more violence in more Australian homes", domestic violence campaigner Natasha Stott Despoja says.

03/08/2020

Important message from Jill Hennessy MP . Family Violence is never ok but knowing that you can leave and get the support you need is now more important than ever.

In conjunction with 000 and DHHS we will endeavour to assist you where we can. You safety and privacy are paramount.

"Even during stage 4, even during the curfew hours of 8pm-5am you can leave your house to escape family violence.

You will not be fined.

If you’re in immediate danger call 000.

Supports are always available for you here: https://dhhs.vic.gov.au/family-violence-crisis-response-and-support-during-coronavirus "

https://twitter.com/JillHennessyMP/status/1290138800652316672?s=20

30/07/2020

With lockdown laws in place for the foreseeable future due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, our attention turns to the impact on Family Law matters and how this will affect our clients.

Solicitor, Anna Cunningham, looks at the impact on Parenting matters and how you can best navigate through this tricky period to ensure that you comply with the law but more importantly do the right thing for you and your family.

https://www.carewcounsel.com.au/covid-19-parenting/