Family Law
Defending yourself and managing family affairs
With Vanessa Ash & Associates
Family Law Description
Family Law
Family breakdowns aren’t fun for anyone, so settling arguments as quickly as possible, with the best outcomes, is our priority. Avoiding court is preferable for many reasons, though not always possible.
Having proper, comprehensive legal advice regarding your rights, obligations, and responsibilities can mean fairer outcomes for your family. We can offer you information and advice regarding your options.
Costs are explained upfront, so there won’t be any surprises. Call us today for a completely free chat about your situation, and we can help you decide on the next best step for your case.
If someone has died and there are questions about what happens next, you probably need Estate Planning Law.
We can help with:
- Separation
- Divorces
- Mediation
- Annulments for invalid or illegal marriages
- Child support
- Child custody
- Supervised visitation
- Parenting plans and Consent Orders
- Settlements – property and asset division
- Binding financial agreements (like pre-nups, post-nups)
- Sole parental responsibility advice and applications
- Intervention orders
How to change a child’s name legally in Western Australia
How to change the name of your child in Western Australia
How to change a child’s name legally in South Australia
How to change a child’s name in South Australia.
How to change a child’s name legally in Queensland
How to change your child’s name in Queensland.
How to change a child’s name legally in Victoria
How to change your child’s name legally in Victoria.
Withdrawing a divorce application – Victoria
Want to take it back? Here’s what you need to do.
How your child’s age impacts custody and care arrangement outcomes in Victoria
Children’s custody arrangements are made with the child’s age taken into consideration. Social science research gives us clues as to what each age group can tolerate.
The process of applying for custody or access to your children – Victoria
The process of going through court for custody of your kids.
How child support payments and custody intersect in Victoria
Custody arrangements and child support payments are detailed and sometimes hard to figure out. We examine the most common combinations.
Different types of custody arrangements in Victoria
We take a brief look at what each custody arrangement means.