We are proud to show how Tan and Tan Lawyers have evolved all these years. Both Charles and Raymond Tan migrated from Singapore to practice law in Western Australia.
From our family’s humble beginnings in Singapore and our migration to Australia, we have been proud of our achievements in helping other migrant families with their legal issues for over nearly 3 decades.
How humble? Dad was a taxi driver and mum was a seamstress.
Tan and Tan Lawyers have evolved through the years showing how a migrant family has contributed to Australian society.
Founded in 1984
50 people in their team
Breaking up is hard to do. You’re in middle of an emotional upheaval and the last thing you want to worry about is the legal implications. But, at some point, you’ll need to know what your options are. And you’ll need to ensure that someone in the know is looking out for you, your family and your assets.
As well as giving you the advice you need, Tan and Tan Lawyers will also provide valuable support during what can often be a very difficult time for you and your children.
We know that families don’t want the legalities to drag on for longer than necessary. So we work towards achieving quick resolutions.
Here are just some of the areas that our experts can help you with:
On December 7th, 2017, the Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Act 2017 was changed by the Australian Parliament to provide for marriage equality in Australia. The passing of the Act allowed for marriage in Australia to no longer be determined by gender or sex. The definition of marriage is now ‘the union of two people to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life’.
Simplified from: (Recognition of foreign same-sex marriages From 9 December 2017, Part VA of the Marriage Act generally recognises existing and future same-sex marriages solemnised overseas under the law of a foreign country where the marriage is valid under the foreign law. Same-sex marriages solemnised in Australia by a diplomatic or consular officer under the law of a foreign country before 9 December 2017 are also recognised.)
Same-sex couples are now able to lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage which commences the one-month minimum notice period which is required before marriages are solemnified. Issues of property settlement and parenting issues are treated the same for same-sex couples as they are for married and de facto couples.
People in same-sex relationships who choose not to get married may be considered to be in a de facto relationship if the correct criteria are met. The Australian Family courts treat same-sex de facto relationships no differently to heterosexual de facto relationships under s 13A of the Interpretation Act 1984 (WA). If the relationship is deemed de facto, then the Family Court of WA may make property orders, including orders on entitlements, just like in a heterosexual marriage. The only difference is that the apportionment of superannuation entitlements does not split or roll over.
As with heterosexual marriage, same-sex marriage couples have access to the divorce system. Any couple that gets divorced must demonstrate that the marriage has broken down. The parties must have been separated for at least a year and to have no chance of reconciliation.
Same-sex couples are also able to apply for various partner visa.
To apply for same-sex partner Visa, visa applicants must first apply a temporary partner visa and then a permanent partner visa. The applicant also needs to be sponsored by their partner (who they are applying their partner visa with) – who is an Australian or eligible New Zealand citizens or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Proof of your genuine de facto relationship may be evident in the following documents:
Have you sustained an injury from a motor vehicle accident or an accident in the work place or a public place? Do you have a workers’ comp, employer’s liability or general negligence claim?
Our specialists in negligence law can seek compensation for you.
These days, there can be a stigma attached to compensation claims regarding whether they’re really genuine, or even worth pursuing. But the truth is they usually are.
If you’ve suffered a physical injury through the negligence of another, it’s your legal right to claim compensation. And you deserve a good lawyer to fight in your corner.
Tan and Tan Lawyers will provide you with comprehensive and compassionate advice on claims. And we’ll work hard to ensure your claim is successful.
They say that the only certain thing in this world is uncertainty. But this is not entirely true… There’s nothing more certain than death and taxes. And, more often than not, you need help to make sure that one doesn’t make the other even harder to bear.
Estate Planning is planning for the future management and distribution of your assets and planning for your future medical care and lifestyle choices if you can no longer decide due to illness or accident. It is a way of ensuring that your estate is passed onto your beneficiaries in the most financially efficient and tax effective way possible.
Most people do not think what would happen to them if they became incapable of deciding due to accident or illness. If you have no estate plan the person who may be appointed to deal with your financial affairs, make lifestyle choices for you, be guardian for your minor children may not be the one who you would have chosen. The potential number of people who can bring a claim against your estate is getting wider and wider thanks to legislation changes introduced recently.
Response to changes in capacity and cognition
Minimisation of tax because of death
Protection of the inheritance in case of marriage or de facto relationship breakdown and bankruptcy
Potential family provision claims
If the worst should happen, you must ensure that all of your hard work benefits those that you love the most.
Tan and Tan Lawyers are able to prepare or update your will with respect to your wishes while ensuring that you’re fully aware of the ramifications of one action or another in relation to the law.
Are you a business person looking to settle in Australia? May be you have fallen in love with an Australian and want to lodge a spouse visa. Then why not get expert migration advice and assistance from Tan & Tan Lawyers.
If you’re not confident about lodging an application for your Australian visa, or if your case is complex, then your best bet is to use a registered migration agent.
Put simply, because we’ll use our knowledge of Australia’s migration procedures to give you the best advice to suit your circumstances.
We’ve already assisted business people from South Africa, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, the Netherlands and Indonesia to settle in Australia. Why not let us help you too?
Raymond Tan, our CEO, is registered with the Migration Agent Registration Authority (MARA)*. He will assess your eligibility and advise you of the most suitable category to apply under.
Raymond takes his role in assisting thousands to migrate very seriously. So to keep up with the latest legislative changes in migration law, he regularly attends courses.
This imperative, along with his commitment to professional excellence, ensures you get the best help available.
Migration advice is one of the most fulfilling areas of our practice. It’s truly satisfying when an application is approved and we see the families we’ve helped settling down and contributing positively to the Australian society.
Have you been charged with a criminal offence ? Or have you committed a traffic offence and want to ensure the court is aware of the circumstances surrounding it?
If the answer’s yes, don’t do anything rash! Talk to Tan and Tan Lawyers first.
We know your rights! We have successfully represented clients on all types of charges in the Courts of Petty Sessions, District and Supreme Courts including alcohol related and other traffic offences, criminal charges and restraining orders.
Criminal offences (experience matters!)
Our criminal law experts regularly work in the courts– we understand the system and we know the judges and magistrates.We’re dedicated to achieving the best outcome for our clients, so we’ll work as hard as we can for a not guilty verdict.
It is true that traffic offences can often be difficult to win…most defendants are guilty. However, the reasons behind the offence can make all the difference to the punishment. That’s why it’s worth having a lawyer on your side!
What traffic offences can our team help you with?
Have you selected the perfect franchise and want to seal the deal? Or are you still looking at opportunities? Maybe you’re the franchisor? Whatever stage you’re at, or part you have to play, a good franchise lawyer is a must.
There’s a great deal of work to be done when setting up a franchise -from the preparation of franchising agreements to ensuring all the requirements under Australia’s Franchising Codes are met. You will need help.
All the laws that generally apply to commerce apply to franchising in Australia. Furthermore, there is a Franchising Code of Conduct that must be followed.
The Code is often amended so it’s important to understand it in its most current form to operate legally in the franchising sector. And that’s where we come in.
As well as offering legal services to franchisors and franchisees, we understand and appreciate the commercial realities of franchising – not every lawyer does!
But most importantly, Tan and Tan Lawyers aim to be around for the life of your business and help drive it to success.
Would you believe that even the most experienced people in the leisure/business industries find that facilitating liquor licensing is pretty challenging? There are a few tricky aspects.
With this in mind, Tan and Tan Lawyers provide advice on all aspects of liquor licensing law as part of your business settlement needs.
Our specialists in liquor licensing are experienced in:
Intellectual Property is what successful businesses are built upon – patents, copyright, trademarks, designs and confidential information.
Tan and Tan Lawyers can make sure that your Intellectual Property (today and in the future) is protected in Australia AND abroad.
Our experts can help add value to your business by helping with the following:
We can also help with:
