Family Law
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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
Court considerations for parenting orders in Victoria
The court has a set of considerations when reviewing parenting orders.
The difference between civil and criminal law in Victoria
Criminals get punished, civil suits award damages.
Prenups and postnups – binding financial agreements in Victoria
Prenups, postnups and other binding financial agreements should never be entered into lightly.
Divorce settlements – Victoria
A settlement is the dividing up of a couple’s joint assets and debts after a separation and divorce.
Child abuse offences in Victoria
Child abuse has a few grey areas in terms of corporal punishment, but in most areas is very strict.
Understanding child support in Victoria
Child support payments are assessed and administered by a government agency, unless parents come to a private agreement.
Moving away with children – Victorian law
Travelling and moving overseas can be difficult if one parent does not agree.
Child custody in Victoria
Custody can be arranged by the parents, but in the absence of this, the courts will decide.
Separation in Victoria
Getting separated? Be fully informed of your rights and obligations.