Family Law

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.