Article in Perth Woman Magazine
Dear Readers What issues do you consider when you are faced with a property settlement problem in your marriage? What is a defacto relationship? Do I go for mediation? These are some of the questions that were asked in my latest article in Perth Woman. Please have a read and email me at my free […]
Holiday in Japan
Yes, I have been away from work and my blog. The family spent some time in Japan last week. It was a great holiday. Tokyo is awesome. The crowds in the street are amazing when you compare Perth WA. I took a 6 day tour organised from Singapore. I actually met a couple of guys […]
Article in Perth Woman Magazine
Have you ever felt apprehensive about making an appointment to see a lawyer? You should not feel that way as the lawyer is there to protect your interest and save you money. Please read the article in Perth Woman as it deals with the preparation that will help in saving you money when you see […]
Old friends and clients going through separation
I had coffee with an old client and friend today. With a sadness in his eyes, he told me he was separating from his wife after years of marriage. It is sad that in Australia, a high percentage of marriages end up in divorce. This is from the Bureau of Statistics: DURATION OF MARRIAGE OF […]
WHEN YOUR KID BEATS YOU AT SPORT
Today, the 26 Feb 2008 I was finally beaten by one of my boys at sports. A father brings up his child knowing one day , that child will hopefully excel the father in all the father has done. Especially in sports, the father of the child first teaches the child for eg. to swim […]
Families and wills
It’s nearly the end of the weekend. I am preparing a will for a client and thought it might be a good subject for the next blog. Families and Wills A husband and wife came to see me last week to make a will. They were from Asia and had 1 son and 1 daughter. […]
Chinese New Year Celebrations
Gong Xi Fa Cai That’s the traditional greeting for the Chinese New Year celebrations. We are on to the 4th day of the Chinese New Year. Traditionally, the celebrations lasts for 15 days. In China, a majority of the workers return to their home villages after working away from home for the whole year. […]
Weekend and gin rummy
Its the weekend again. My weekends are spent playing badminton and tennis. In the evening, it is usually playing gin rummy with a group of friends. One counts one’s blessing by the friends one have. I think I have been blessed many folds as I have great friends who provide me with great company and […]
Being streetwise when it comes to the law
Was playing tennis with my boys after work. Yes, this is the 4th day in a row I had to play tennis with my boys because of the school holidays. When do I get a break? Was just looking at my sons in the tennis court and wondering how lucky they are in their life […]
Negotiation skills
Part of the skills required of a lawyer is the art of negotiation. I still remember my time as a street kid living in Singapore. Coming from a family of 10, Lawrence ( my other brother who was a year older than me) and I used to play in the streets of Tiong Bahru in […]