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Marriage, Children and RelationshipsMany people who are involved in relationships may at some time need the advice and help of a family lawyer. This site provides useful information and resources on common family issues for parents, spouses, children, unmarried couples and same-sex partnerships. It also provides tips for families about a range of services that can assist in the management of family relationships


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Date: 01 May 2012, Filed under: Divorce, Children, Separation, Agreements

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Date: 01 May 2012, Filed under: Children, Agreements

Having established that a child can enter into a contract for goods which are considered as a necessity, the question still remains of how telephone and...

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