Angelita is a passionate and dedicated lawyer who understands the complexity and emotional aspect associated with Court procedures, particularly in matters such as Criminal Law and Family Law. In addition to providing the best legal service Angelita can provide, she aims to alleviate the difficulty and emotion that permeates her client’s matters, in order to make her client’s experience as easy as possible.
Angelita Manlangit is a lawyer admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Her areas of practice include:
Criminal Law
Angelita has represented a number of individuals in respect of traffic law matters, drink driving, drug offence, assault, APVOs and ADVOs. Her skills include advice, drafting submissions in mitigation of penalties, and attending Court for sentencing and hearing. Angelita aims to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients at all times.
Family Law
Angelita has represented clients in Property Settlement proceedings, parenting arrangements and divorce. She possesses the skills and experience in drafting Court documents such as Initiating Applications, Response, Financial Statements, Financial Agreements, Termination Agreements and Consent Orders.
Wills and Estate
Angelita understands the importance of creating a Will and aims to reflect her client’s wishes at all times. Her skills include advising on the terms of the Will, drafting Wills, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian. She has also represented clients in family provision claims and provides advice as to her client’s reasonable prospects of success.
Civil Litigation
Angelita has successfully represented clients in motor vehicle accident claims and understands the importance of collating evidence and obtaining expert reports to support her client’s case.
Property Law
Angelita has represented individuals and businesses in purchasing and/or selling their property. She aims to advice her clients as to the terms of the Contract/Leases, as well as her client’s rights and obligations.
Qualifications
Memberships
Admitted to
- Supreme Court of New South Wales
Registered to Practice in
Family Law - Age of Consent
Date: January 13, 2012
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
The concept of age of consent aims to protect young and innocent children from the physical and psychological harm caused by engaging in sexual intercourse before they are mature enough to consent to this kind of action.
Family Law- Children and Criminal Responsibility
Date: January 13, 2012
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
Although difficult to fathom, we cannot deny the fact that children as young as 10 years old are capable of committing a crime. The Australian legal system acknowledges that children require special attention, consideration and protections. As a result, a number of legislations and common law particularly deal with children and young people and how they ought to be treated in the criminal justice system.
Criminal Law - Compensation for Victim of Crime
Date: January 13, 2012
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
In Australia, all states and territories have approved counselling schemes and statutory compensation schemes that aim to provide support and rehabilitation for victims of crimes of violence.
Family Law - Parental Leave
Date: January 13, 2012
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
The Fair Work Act (Cth) 2009 consists of a number of provisions that promotes a balance between work and family life. The Act provides employees with a number of entitlements, including: parental leave; special maternity leave; pre-adoption leave; foster parent leave; and the right to return to work.
Family Law - Children and the Criminal Justice System
Date: January 13, 2012
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
The criminal justice system in Australia provides a set of processes and practices when dealing with children and young people who are alleged offenders or who have been found guilty of committing a crime. It encompasses the general process of arresting, charging and sentencing a child offender and the legal orders provided by the courts.
Family Law - Grandparents and Their Rights
Date: January 13, 2012
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
In recent years, the role of grandparents has become increasingly significant. Considering the increase of family breakdown, participation of both parents in the labour force, financial difficulties, single parenthood, cost of child care, more grandparents are yearning to know their rights on how they could regularly contact their grandchildren and what they can do to help care for their grandchildren.
Family Law - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Date: January 13, 2012
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
We all know that the court process can be costly and time consuming. It also can, more often than not, damage and irreparably fracture a relationship. This is the reason why people tend to seek other alternatives to resolve their issues without going through the court's intervention. As the name connotes, alternative dispute resolution is an alternative to the court process. It aims to assist parties to resolve their dispute without the need to go to a hearing. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process can assist parties to achieve better resolutions, maintain a harmonious relationship (this is significantly important in a parent-child relationship), and diminish the delay and legal expenses.
Family Law - Conciliation Conference and Procedure
Date: January 13, 2012
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
A Conciliation Conference is an avenue for parties in dispute to achieve a mutual agreement. The Court encourages parties to make an honest effort to reach an agreement. This will not only save time and money, but it also has the potential of avoiding irreparable damage to the parties� relationship. The Conciliation Conference is supervised by an independent and partial Conciliator. The Conciliator will evaluate the case, assist the parties in identifying the issues in dispute and explore options for settling the parties' dispute, before any legal actions can take place.
Family Law - Terminating Pregnancy: What you need to know
Date: January 13, 2012
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
Abortion is the end or termination of pregnancy which can be performed in the early stages, that is, during the first trimester (up to 12 weeks) of pregnancy. However, there are instances where abortion is performed in the second trimester (12-24 weeks) or more rarely, in the third trimester (24-36 weeks).
Family Law - Child Sexual Abuse
Date: January 13, 2012
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
Sexual abuse can happen to both men and women, even children. No gender or age is exempted, that is why it is important to spread awareness on how the family and the community can protect each and everyone, especially the most vulnerable member of society, our children.
Criminal Law - Fatal Child Neglect
Date: November 16, 2011
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
Child neglect should never be taken lightly, because often enough, it can lead to the death of a child. Fatal neglect is defined as the death of a child as a result of inadequate care. As a result, the child suffers from extreme conditions of deprivation, such as malnutrition and inadequate health care.
Criminal Law - Child Abuse
Date: November 16, 2011
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
There is no exact figure as to how many children in Australia are suffering from child abuse. But one thing is for sure, it is heart-breaking. It is a complex issue that is all too often ignored. Child abuse is a situation where a child suffers significant harm from an injury caused by the child’s parent or guardian. This can take the form of emotional, mental or physical abuse.
Criminal Law - Child Abduction
Date: November 16, 2011
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
Abduction is defined as the unauthorised removal of a minor from the custody of the child’s natural or legally appointed guardians.
Australia is party to the Hague Convention, an international agency that battles the prevention and eradication of child abduction. The Hague Convention is a multilateral legal treaty signed by Australia, as well as many Asian countries, European countries and the US in which they agreed to assist one another when possible child abduction may arise.
Family Law - The Legal Obligation of Full And Frank Disclosure
Date: November 08, 2011
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
As at 1 June 2009, the Family Law Rules provides that each party to a case has a duty to the Court and to each party to give full and frank disclosure of all information relevant to a case, in a timely manner. Such obligation is of particular significance to proceedings relating to spousal maintenance; declarations of interests in property; alterations of property interests; setting aside property orders; maintenance agreements and their termination.
Family Law - Binding Financial Agreements - some Frequently Asked Questions
Date: November 08, 2011
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
A Binding Financial Agreement is a written contract between two individuals who are either married or in a de facto relationship. It contains a reached agreement between two parties in relation to their finances, division of assets and financial resources and other issues such as spousal maintenance and property settlement in the event of a marriage breakdown.
Family Law - Hidden Assets: How can the law protect you?
Date: November 08, 2011
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
Obtaining a property settlement due to divorce can be a very complicated procedure which often causes great angst and stress amongst all parties involved. Our Family Law Solicitors understand that as a result, people are often led to hiding their assets, in order to ensure that their former partner does not receive a just and equitable amount. However, this is a breach of their statutory obligations to make a full and frank and disclosure and our Family Law Solicitors will ensure that all information are brought to the table by your former spouse.
Family Law - Property Financial Statements
Date: November 08, 2011
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
In financial cases, parties are required to file a financial statement with their initiating application. A financial statement contains a detailed summary of an individual's financial condition. The parties must also file an amended financial statement later in the proceedings if their circumstances change.
Family Law - Property Settlement Proceedings
Date: November 08, 2011
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
The parties to the marriage are under a legal obligation, under the Family Law Rules, to try and resolve and differences between them by way of an alternative dispute resolution (ADR). ADRs may include negotiation, family counseling, conciliation or arbitration. In the event that ADR is unsuccessful, try writing to the other party, setting out your claim and perhaps making proposals for settlement.
Family Law - Divorce - Irretrievable Breakdown
Date: October 27, 2011
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
Divorce is something that no couples would wish for, but in reality, it happens. It can be extremely distressing and the complex procedure required by the law can further enhance the emotional burden on both parties.
Family Law - Property Settlements - The Four Step Process
Date: October 21, 2011
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
Decisions associated with property settlement can be complicated and exhausting. To guide the parties who undergo property settlement, there are four steps process to follow.
Family Law - Property Settlements - First Steps
Date: October 20, 2011
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
A marriage or relationship breakdown can be difficult and emotinally exhausting. It involves a lot of decision-making and adjustments whether for child custody, property settlements or maintenance orders. This is the reason why the Family Law Act has numerous provisions that can help support parties in the division of their assets.
Family Law - Relocation of Children
Date: October 13, 2011
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
LAC Family Lawyers are able to advise parents of children who wish to relocate or whose former partners wish to relocate and hence affect the location or visitation rights of the parents. Our Family Lawyers are able to provide compassionate advice in order to protect the best interests of the child and ensure that you as the parent maintain access to your children.
Family Law - Best Interest of a Child
Date: October 12, 2011
Author(s): Angelita Manlangit LL.B.
LAC Lawyers are experienced family lawyers who understand the intricacies of family relationships and the issues that arise when a marriage ends. Our family lawyers will be able to guide you through all the issues involved in marriage breakdown including the best interests of the child.