Reasons Why Lawyers Are Needed For A Divorce

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Divorce – Domestic Violence

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Dealing With Domestic Violence

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Battle for Child Custody

A child is an inseparable part of the heart that brings in a new kind of shining light into the lives of the parents. When a marriage falls apart, the child becomes a part of the painful separation process and suffers from emotional trauma.

Family Law

Applying for a Divorce: Tips and Considerations

The end of a relationship will single that it is time for divorce to begin being discussed. You might have been arguing with your partner. Every individual on this planet has a limit to what they can handle in a relationship and put up with. You may want to know how to apply for a divorce when you hit this point. The passion between the two of you might be gone, there may be a possibility of abuse occurring from one spouse to another, the overall health of any children that may be involved could be at risk, if your marriage has broken down irretrievably, divorce could be the best option for you.

Family Law

Navigating a divorce in NSW

Understand the legal process of a divorce in NSW and what to expect before, during and after separation.

Family Law

4 Reasons Why You Should Not Get a Divorce Without a Lawyer’s Help

Getting a divorce without a lawyer is never a good idea. They are key to success and imperative to ensuring that you get what you deserve.

Family Law

Family Law 101: How is Spousal Maintenance Determined in Sydney

Family law cases are always difficult. They are usually emotionally tense and mentally exhausting, often causing many of our clients to become frustrated and disenchanted with the process. In divorce and separation cases, many sensitive topics have to be discussed, including spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance is not just sensitive, it’s complex and is often one …

Family Law

Can a mother take a child away from the father in New South Wales?

Disputes between partners often lead to bitter divorces. If there are children involved, then custody battles can also ensue. In families with children, fathers sometimes wonder whether the mother can take the child away from the father. This is a fair concern, as around the world, mothers are viewed as the more dominant parent, however, …

Family Law

5 Facts Your Divorce Lawyer Wants You to Know About Property Settlement

A divorce only legally ends your marriage; it does not divide your assets. Property settlement is an entirely separate legal process. Read our 5 facts here.

Family Law, Property Law

Do Mothers Have More Rights than Fathers for Child Custody?

Many people believe mothers have more rights when it comes to child custody. Read more from our team of family lawyers to find out how the Court system decides.

Family Law

How can a lawyer help you with family violence during the coronavirus pandemic?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have resorted to staying home in order to limit their exposure to the public and ultimately, reduce the risk of contracting the virus. While smart, this can be a dangerous and frightening situation for people who endure family violence at home. Family violence and coronavirus have no cause and …

Compensation law, Family Law

What happens if you’re left out of a will?

When a loved one passes away, grief settles in for quite a while. But what happens when you’re left out of their will? Read more to find out what you should do to challenge your place in your loved one’s will.

Family Law

Lawyers answer: What do you need to know before getting a divorce?

Divorce proceedings can be complex. Divorce lawyers in Sydney reveal what you need to know before you consider getting one.

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Family Law: How is Child Custody Determined?

Child custody can be a difficult topic. Have you ever wondered how it’s determined under Australia’s family law? Find out more as we break down the complex system.

Family Law

What happens to your property rights if your de facto relationship breaks down?

The breakdown of your de facto relationship can be difficult, especially when it comes to the settlement of your property. So, what happens? Read more to find out.

Family Law, Property Law

Divorce and Separation: 8 Things Lawyers Want You to Know!

Are you considering the notion of applying for a divorce? If your relationship is suffering hardship, you may want to start considering your options. Choosing to end a marriage is an incredibly difficult decision, causing a large amount of emotional strain, which tends to become more stressful when there are children involved. According to the …

Family Law

Divorce is between three: you, your spouse and your divorce lawyer

It is crucial to have an understanding of the family law system within Australia if experiencing a relationship breakdown, especially if children are involved. To be informed and educated about the procedures and regulations surrounding them means that you can be prepared in the event of a divorce.  The concept of family law in Australia  …

Family Law

Simplifying a complex process with divorce lawyers

Divorce law can be a complex and timely process under Australian law, in particular when assessing additional factors such as child custody. In order to make the process less stressful and challenging, engaging a professional divorce lawyer in Sydney is highly favourable. If you are going through a divorce or separation, a lawyer can help …

Family Law

In Australia, can a child decide which parent to live with? If so, when?

Separation. Divorce. Children. When a spousal relationship slowly breaks down, and there are children involved, the case becomes much more complicated. A child’s future living arrangements must be sorted out, and this usually brings forward a difficult decision, especially when a child has a firm view about which parent he/she wants to live with.  When …

Family Law

Setting up a family trust in Sydney: ask Prominent Lawyers’ family law team for help

Are you interested in setting up a family trust? Many people believe that wealthy families only use this investment structure. However, in reality, most individuals can use trusts to protect their personal, family and business assets. A trust structure is a legal arrangement where, for example, one’s assets, cash, real estate and stocks managed by …

Family Law

Understanding the details of the de facto separation property settlement process

Let us get straight into it … What is a de-facto relationship? Under the Family Law Act, a person is in a de facto relationship with another person if: The persons are not legally married to each other, The persons are not related by family, and Having regard to all circumstances of their relationship, they …

Family Law, Property Law

Sydney’s Best Family Lawyers: File, Serve, Grant

Over the last two years, significant changes to family law in Australia have placed increasing pressure on Sydney lawyers. Higher than ever, the role of lawyers in Sydney in achieving just outcomes for all possible parties within a family setting has significantly increased, leaving the effectiveness of our national legal system up to our lawyers. …

Family Law

How the Application of The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction can be used by a Child Custody Lawyer

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (Hague Convention) addresses international child abduction. Ratified in 1980, the Convention provides legal measures for returning abducted children to their home country and assistance to parents to contact overseas children or address child custody matters. This, for instance, can be in the case where …

Family Law

De-Facto Entitlements by Our Family Lawyer

Sydney Family Lawyer Gives Insight into De-Facto Break-Ups and Property Our Sydney family lawyer deals with many instances of de-facto break-ups. A de-facto relationship receives the same rights as married couples. So, this is for assets and property settlements. The Family Law Act of  1975 administers these rights. As such, a relationship is recognised as de-facto if …

Family Law, Property Law

Child Custody Rights for Fathers in Australia

The notion of parental responsibility refers to the duties, authority and influence all parents have in regards to their children, notwithstanding the status of the relationship of the parents. Parental responsibility must be upheld until children are 18 and over. Both parents bear the responsibility. Governed by parenting orders under the Family Law Act 1975 …

Family Law

Pro Pre-Nups? A View from Our Divorce Lawyers

Divorce lawyer Sydney tell all you need to know about a pre-nuptial agreement We often here of the term “pre-nup” where ever Hollywood stars are concerned. Better known in Australia as a Financial Agreement, a pre-nuptial agreement (pre-nup) is traditionally a legally binding agreement signed and sealed by a couple. Under the law, a marriage …

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