We have three roles currently available at DDCS Lawyers: Legal Assistant (Estate Planning & Litigation) – Full Time or Part Time (min. 3 days) Senior Legal Assistant (Family Law) – Full Time Front of House/Reception – Full Time or Part … Read More
After another busy year at DDCS Lawyers, we are delighted to again be recognised in the 2023 Doyle’s Guide as a first tier family law firm in the ACT. We also congratulate our wonderful team members: Di … Read More
DDCS Lawyers seeks to appoint a Senior Legal Assistant to work full time within our family law team. This role requires candidates to have a minimum of two years’ experience working within a law firm in a legal assistant/paralegal … Read More
We have two administrative roles currently available. Legal Receptionist/Front of House – Full time or Part time (min three days) Legal Assistant – Full Time Legal Receptionist/Front of House This role is suitable for someone looking for either a … Read More
Join DDCS Lawyers and have the opportunity to work with partner, Phil Davey, Doyle’s Guide Leading Wills, Estates & Succession Planning Lawyer. DDCS Lawyers is seeking to employ a Legal Assistant within our estate planning and litigation team. The … Read More
Doyle’s Guide is an award list that is compiled based on the findings of extensive surveys and interviews conducted among clients, industry peers and relevant industry bodies. It is a recognition of the best firms and lawyers across Australia. The … Read More
DDCS Lawyers seeks to appoint two experienced family lawyers in the following roles: Senior Associate (5 years plus PAE) – Full Time Associate (2 to 4 years PAE) – Full Time Join DDCS Lawyers and have the opportunity … Read More
To file for divorce in Australia, your marriage must have broken down irretrievably. While you can enter into final orders about the division of property and determine parenting arrangements at any time from the date of separation, you must have … Read More
Interested in starting your career in legal support? DDCS Lawyers, an award winning firm in Canberra is taking applications from people interested in becoming a legal assistant. No previous legal or office experience is necessary, as on the job training … Read More
Due to recent expansion, DDCS seeks to appoint an experienced family lawyer with at least three years PAE, to assist us in providing legal advice and exceptional service to our clients, as well as contribute to our close knit team … Read More
DDCS Lawyers continues to grow and is excited to provide a wonderful opportunity for a graduate lawyer with an interest in family law. Joining DDCS Lawyers means you’ll receive mentoring from our team of leading family lawyers, and the … Read More
Due to recent expansion DDCS Lawyers is seeking to appoint a family lawyer with 2-5 years PAE to join our growing team. Joining the DDCS Lawyers team means you’ll receive mentoring from leading family lawyers, and the opportunity to … Read More
We have a Paralegal or Senior Legal Assistant role currently available within the Family Law Team at DDCS Lawyers. We are an award-winning, specialised team providing high level legal services guided by a strong culture and client service excellence. We … Read More
It is no secret that property prices have risen significantly in almost every region around Australia over the last 12 months. An accelerated rise in real property value is usually a welcome event for property owners. However, for families experiencing … Read More
We are pleased to announce that Timothy Nicholls today joins our Family Law team at DDCS Lawyers. Tim worked with DDCS while studying law. Since then, Tim has worked in specialist family law firms in Sydney and in Canberra and … Read More
International child support in Australia The collection of child support from a parent living overseas can be extremely challenging. It can be difficult to collect international child support in Australia from someone living overseas. If the other parent lives outside … Read More
When parents separate, there are a number of options to consider when arranging the financial support of the children. As experienced family lawyers, we often see that the payment of child support and the financial support of children can be … Read More
Whilst we hear a lot about Prenups being signed by the wealthy and famous, they are not just an agreement for celebrities. In fact, any couple in Australia considering living together or getting married can enter into a prenuptial agreement. … Read More
We are proud to work with both of these women and wish to share the news of their new titles and their strengths. We are pleased to announce the promotions of two members of our team. We congratulate Tina Lee … Read More
Divorce is one of the most stressful life events that any adult will experience. When children are involved the emotional responses of the adults will almost certainly impact on a couple’s ability to effectively co-parent the children. Where there is … Read More
There is often confusion around what de facto partners are entitled to by way of property adjustment when a relationship has ended. A common question we hear asked is ‘can a de facto take half?’ A common misconception is that … Read More
This article is about grandparents and contact with their grandchildren, when the children’s parents separate. It does not relate to grandparents who have had grandchildren living with them and who have been the child’s primary caregiver in place of a … Read More
It is possible to obtain a divorce without a property settlement. Many people believe the term divorce includes all aspects of a family law matter, but this is not correct. A divorce is an order made by the Court that … Read More
For most people the summer holiday season is a time to reflect on the past year as well as planning for the next. For some people reflection results in the difficult decision to end their relationship. Consequently, family lawyers usually … Read More
Parenting arrangements and relocation Parenting arrangements and relocation cases are some of the most complex and difficult cases Courts are faced with. These matters are already difficult when a parent relocates within Australia, let alone the issue of a country … Read More
If you are a separated parent and do not yet have a clear plan about who will have the children on particular days over the Christmas and school holiday period, this article has been written with you in mind. Navigating … Read More
JOIN OUR TEAM: We have a Family Lawyer role currently available at DDCS Lawyers. We are seeking a Family Lawyer (3-5 years PAE) to join our Canberra based firm. Our firm has been recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a First … Read More
The Family Court of Australia has experienced a 39% increase in urgent applications since COVID-19. It is well documented that the Court is already stretched in terms of its resources however yesterday the Chief Justice, in his new practice direction, … Read More
The global COVID-19 pandemic is creating significant stress for many families who are juggling new work from home arrangements, altered child care and schooling arrangements and uncertain financial times. Children are facing disruption in their daily lives as their parents … Read More
In most family law and estate litigation disputes, the parties are required to attend mediation to attempt to resolve their dispute. This article describes what is involved and addresses the most commonly asked questions about mediation. What is mediation? Mediation … Read More
For most separating parents their primary concerns include their children’s wellbeing and fear about the legal process. Consequently, the first few questions I am usually asked are these: “How do I tell the kids we’re separating?” “I don’t want to … Read More
Christmas time can bring great joy but for separated families, it can also bring significant challenges. For those of you who are experiencing your first Christmas as a separated family, this holiday season may look very different from last year. … Read More
When some of the most staunchly conservative states in the US allow same-sex marriage before Australia does, you know something weird is going on. Thanks to a decision by the US Supreme Court earlier this month, the US is moving … Read More
Support for marriage equality in Australia is higher than ever before. According to a recent survey, 72 per cent of Australians are in favour of allowing same-sex couples to marry. The survey was conducted by Crosby/Textor, one of Australia’s leading … Read More
This helpful tutorial deals with the important topic of the service (delivery) of divorce applications. It sets out the steps you need to take when serving divorce documents on your spouse, both inside and outside of Australia. Getting a divorce … Read More
27 March 2013 Canberra family law specialists, Dobinson Davey Clifford Simpson (DDCS), were last week listed as the Leading ACT Family Law Firm for 2012 in the prestigious Doyle’s Guide, a guide to the Australia Legal Profession.