After an initial briefing of your matter, we will provide you with a preliminary quote.
We look into all aspects of your matter and suggest the most viable path for you.
The Chamberlains team will work tirelessly to reach the best possible outcome for you.
When you and your spouse send out an application for divorce and the divorce order is granted, you are legally separated and no longer married. Divorce applications may be filed by both parties in a joint application or be filed separately. In Australia, there’s no fault requirement for divorce, only that you have been separated for at least 11 months.
That said, separating couples is a complicated and emotional process. Separation takes a huge toll on individuals and the family as a whole, and our team of family lawyers understands that. Our team will make sure that you consider everything, from the finances, living agreements, and collect all the required documents for divorced couples.
We advise all married couples, including same-sex relationships. We understand the difficulty of divorce even if you get successful outcomes so to make the process a bit easier on you and reduce the toll it takes on you and your family, we can help you craft a comprehensive checklist of everything you need to do before the divorce.
A property settlement is very important for separating couples. This is because if you don’t have a property settlement, your assets may be open to a future division between you and your spouse. Producing a property settlement under the legislation in Australia is a complicated process, which is why we can provide you with a family lawyer that will advise you on financial matters, your rights, responsibilities, and entitlements related to a property settlement and even draft the agreement that will be documented as Orders.
If you are considering a separation, it’s important to think about your property and how that will be split between you and your spouse. At Chamberlains, our family lawyers will help you with the entire process and guide you to a path where you can get the most desirable outcome.
When separating property assets, going through the process alone can be extended and draining, both emotionally and financially. By engaging one of our family lawyers at Chamberlains you are engaging an advocate who will help alleviate the difficulties of your family law matter. We are one of the best family law firms in Australia for these matters and we will make sure to help you with everything you need so you are ready to start the next stage of your life in the best possible position.
Resolving and adjusting parenting arrangements after a family breakdown is always going to be hard. Figuring out where a children will live, how the time will be split between parents and the dozens of other concerns that accompany a new arrangement in a child’s life is very adds layers of complexity. Our team of family lawyers from Chamberlains work tirelessly to remove the stress, difficulty and other hidden legal challenges from the equation to make that transition easier for you and your children.
When you engage us, we will provide a lawyer who will assist with advise on every level to help you establish manage the legal parenting arrangements. The goal of our family lawyers is to ensure that you and your spouse reach a the best outcome both for you and for your child’s safety and well-being.
We make sure our team works toward reaching your goals with the for all parenting matters. We approach every family law case as a unique circumstance and tailor a bespoke solution to try to get the best possible outcome.
Our family law experts can also assist in Federal Court litigation, arbitration, and mediation. During litigation, our family law experts can appear in Court in Sydney and Greater NSW, providing clients with valuable legal advice and advocacy services throughout the entire process.
Our team of family law professionals is also adept at helping in mediation and family dispute resolution. If there’s a legal issue between you and other family members, our experts can help you throughout the mediation process and protect your best interest. The team can also help you get all the relevant papers and documents if the issue needs to go to Court.
Unfortunately due to the nature of family law proceedings, there is always a risk of delays when matters are processed through the Courts. Our team of family lawyers can assist in streamlining the process and help find suitable alternatives to going to Court. There are various types of resolution which can help you get a more efficient, binding outcome which is why we always recommend consulting with a lawyer throughout your matter.
You can enter financial agreements before or during a marriage. These agreements allow you to figure out the best and most fair way to divide properties and assets in the event of a separation. Financial agreements may also be formed after separation as a means of documenting setup which both parties agreed upon.
Our team can also advise you on ways to avoid issues or unwarranted taxation issues that may arise as a result of the financial agreement.
Once you and the other party reaches an agreement in terms of property or parental disputes, it’s important to document this agreement through consent orders which are sent to the court. That way, there’s concrete documentation that binds both parties to the agreement. Without consent orders, you leave yourself vulnerable to complications down the line if the circumstances change.
Here at Chamberlains our family law experts can guide you through the entire process and help you find the best way to document the resolution and the agreement for future reference.
Child support fees are fees that one parent is obliged to pay for the benefit and upbringing of their child. These payments are usually calculated based on the payer’s income and similar factors. These fees are usually paid on a periodical basis.
If you have issues with the child support agreement or if the typical formula isn’t giving you enough to properly support the child, our team is here to help. Our family law experts can help you find a way to document your agreement with the other party in a way that binds them.
The current family law regulations regarding surrogacy can vary from State to State and from Territory to Territory. Our family lawyers are knowledgeable on all these regulations and can advise you on surrogacy matters regardless of your jurisdiction.
Our team of family lawyers may also provide you with Family Violence Orders and Personal Protection Orders in the event of domestic violence.
Family lawyers may charge a different fee depending on your case, your location, and various other factors. For example, the cost of divorce for a separating couple will be different compared to if you need a lawyer to resolve a case that’s been brought to the high court. Generally, parties involved in a family law dispute are required to pay their own legal fees. Here at Chamberlains we can help you find a way to cost effectively treat your legal needs and put you on a path that can help you achieve the best results.
Family lawyers in Australia are in charge of any and all family concerns. This can be concerns that have been brought to court like financial or property disagreements or it can be other family matters that have yet to reach the court. Here at Chamberlains, we aim to bring you legal advice regardless of your family concern. So, whether you’re ironing out the details of a separation, want to document a financial agreement, or need someone to advise you during custody disputes, we’ve got you covered. All you have to do is send us a message to start your consultation.
People need family lawyers to guide them through the family court. There are many legal terms and regulations that you need to be familiar with when arguing in this court, and it’s important to have a knowledgeable individual by your side to provide you with the crucial advice you need to get your desired outcome in the court proceedings. A good family lawyer will be able to provide you with a personalised service and ensure that all the advice is tailored to your situation. And here at Chamberlains, you can expect an expert team of family lawyers by your side through every step of the process.
While family lawyers can help settle matters outside for the court, they are also commonly found in the court. This is because most disputes that have to do with a child’s wellbeing and similar matters require a court appearance. And when attending court, it’s important that you have a family lawyer with you that can represent your best interests in the arguments. Remember, you should not represent yourself in court by any means, which is why family lawyers are essential for anyone looking to settle legal matters regarding family members.
One of the most common examples of a family law issue is separation. When a married couple goes through separation, there are many things that need to be considered. For example, all of their properties and assets must be divided fairly or in accordance with their financial agreement. On top of that, there are other things that need to be discussed such as the parenting set up, how they will raise a child if they have one, child support payments, properties, and more. Any family dispute that requires legal advice is a family law matter, and to represent yourself properly in these disputes, it’s important to have a family lawyer.
A de facto relationship is defined in the Family Law Act 1975 Act (Cth) as being a relationship between two people of the opposite or same sex who live together on a genuine domestic basis. Section 4AA of the Act provides defining qualities to a de facto relationship that include:
The simple answer is, they are treated as personal property, much like a book collection, lamp or couch. Pets are not mentioned in the Family Law Act. However, the general legal position is that they are chattels. Disputes about who should keep pets are rarely decided by the Court. This is likely because the Court takes a relatively poor view of parties who cannot resolve the division of personal property.
The short answer is maybe, but not necessarily.
The facts of each property matter can result in vastly different outcomes and different minds can draw different conclusions. Negotiations between spouse parties can often add another complicating factor. If an agreement is reached which is not just and equitable in all the circumstances of the case and submitted to the Court in an Application for Consent Orders, the Registrar of the Family Court of Australia will not make the Orders. It is important to understand the principles and see a lawyer experienced in family law so that the right questions can be asked and the correct strategy employed to reach a settlement which can be successfully recorded in Consent Orders.
The presumed compliance through the transition period will end on 30 January 2014. What is the PPSA and why should I know about it? The PPSA has been working as ....
Read moreMoney or the lack thereof is often a reason start-ups will take shortcuts when it comes to their legal affairs. Start-Ups put their businesses at risk by ....
Read moreNeed legal support?