
Services
02. Family Law
Family law in Australia governs legal issues arising from relationship breakdowns, parenting disputes and financial matters. It is primarily regulated by the Family Law Act 1975, with most matters heard in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.
Divorce
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Applications for divorce
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Sole or joint applications
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Divorce after separation
Parenting Matters
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Parenting arrangements and parenting plans
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Parenting orders
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Relocation disputes
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Recovery orders
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Urgent parenting applications
Property Settlements
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Division of assets and liabilities
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Superannuation splitting
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Financial agreements
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Time limits after divorce or separation
Independent Legal Advice
for Binding Financial Agreement and / or
Binding Child Support Agreement
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Advise on your rights, obligations, and the legal effect agreement
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Explain the advantages, disadvantages and key risks of entering
into the agreements
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Liaise with the other solicitor regarding any necessary amendments
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Provide the required solicitor's certificate / statement of
independent legal advice
Spousal Maintenance
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Applications for financial support after separation
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Interim and final maintenance orders
Financial Agreements
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Pre-nuptial (before marriage) agreements
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Post-nuptial agreements
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Agreements after separation
De Facto Relationship Matters
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Property and maintenance claims
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Determining existence of a de facto relationship
