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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 a lawyer for advice.

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 DIVORCING COUPLES In 2001, 17% of couples had divorced within the first five years of...

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 as a baby. Then the baby grows up and suddenly one day the baby becomes...

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. They wanted to leave all their properties to their son. They were from a very...

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. The news this year of all the China workers getting caught in bad weather conditions...

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 friendship. If you read Napoleon Hill, his suggestion is that you spend weekends meeting new...

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 compared to the upbringing that I had. As I said in my previous blog, I...

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 Singapore. Mum did not have much time for supervision and we were left to our...

What a great Australia Day. The weather was perfect. Did not manage to see the fireworks but enjoyed the day anyway. Kids have gone crazy about tennis and have been forcing me up early so they can play. Their holidays are nearly over and I must say I am glad. It's not easy entertaining kids nowadays. I can feel my body cracking under the stress of keeping up with their...

Hi, To all potential readers, this is my first night as a blogger. I hope my thoughts are of some value to anyone who may be interested in the law. For those who are even remotely interested in who I am, they can check out tanandtannew.webmanage.com.au/ I have been a lawyer for over 20 years and I believe I may have something to share with any one interested in the...