We seek to make the difficult and emotional process of family breakdown a little less traumatic. We take the time to fully comprehend each aspect of your situation. This allows us to provide tailored advice to fit your needs.

Our supportive and knowledgeable solicitors will be by your side throughout the process, working with you to achieve your goals to enable you to move forward.

Our family law lawyers can advise you on:

• The implications of separation
• Issues arising from family breakdown
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
• Formalising agreements between separated couples
• Court proceedings
• Your rights in the breakdown of a de facto or same-sex relationship
• Your rights and obligations relating to child support
• Preparing agreements when entering into a de facto relationship or marriage
• Domestic violence (click link see below)
• Spousal Maintenance (click link see below)
• Financial & Prenuptial Agreements (click link see below)
• Parenting Plans & Custody (click link see below)
• Property settlement (click link see below)

Financial and prenuptial agreements can be useful tools for couples to protect their financial interests and assets in the event of a separation or divorce.

Spousal Maintenance When a relationship breaks down, one of the issues that may need to be resolved is spousal support. This is financial support paid by one party to the other after separation or divorce.

Spousal support can be a complex issue and can vary depending on your individual circumstances.  We will help you understand your rights and obligations regarding spousal support, negotiate an agreement that is fair and reasonable and represent you in court if necessary.

Parenting Plans & Custody we understand that child custody and parenting arrangements can be the most challenging aspect of a divorce or separation. It is essential to have a clear understanding of your legal rights before discussing custody to help you negotiate the best possible outcome. If an agreement cannot be reached, we will guide you through the complexities of the court system to get formal parenting orders in place.

We will liaise with experts such as family report personnel and psychologists as well as schools and other relevant parties to help ensure that your children are safe and protected while a parenting plan is being negotiated or while your matter is before the Court.

Having a formal parenting plan in place provides stability and certainty for the children and helps both parents understand their obligations as co-parents. We will assist you in negotiating the terms of the parenting plan or consent orders and ensure they comply with Australian family law.

Property Settlement Separating a couple’s finances can be complicated and often becomes a source of conflict. Whether you were married or in a de facto relationship, we will help you negotiate the best possible property settlement so that you can move forward.

The disclosure process means that both parties have a complete understanding of the property pool, including all assets and liabilities that need to be dealt with as part of the settlement.

In addition to being backed by our team of experienced commercial and property lawyers, our family lawyers will work closely with your accountant, financial planner and other relevant advisors to ensure that your property settlement provides the best possible taxation and asset protection outcome.  We look beyond the surface and ensure that your business, family trusts and other financial planning structures are properly factored in when negotiating your property settlement.

Domestic Violence Domestic violence is often inextricably linked to the family law matters. We understand the importance of addressing domestic violence and providing support to those affected. We recommend consulting our experienced domestic violence lawyers before pursuing a domestic violence order, as they can guide you through the process.

If you are facing a domestic violence order, our dedicated domestic violence lawyers are here to assist you. We will ensure you fully comprehend your available options, empowering you to make the best decision for your specific circumstances. These options may include consenting to an order without admission or contesting the order in court.

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