Family Law Services
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Family property law involves the division of assets and liabilities between partners following a relationship breakdown. Our lawyers are skilled in negotiating fair property settlements and ensuring your financial interests are protected. Typical tasks we handle in Family Property include:

• Assets and liabilities assessment: Identifying and valuing all assets and liabilities involved
• Facilitating your financial disclosure and ensuring the other party discloses all their assets and liabilities
• Property settlement negotiations: Negotiating an equitable distribution of property
• Drafting applications for consent orders: Preparing legal documents to formalise the property settlement
• Court representation: Representing clients in court by a barrister if settlement cannot be reached amicably
• Agreements for easements and rights of way
• Enforcing property orders: Ensuring compliance with court orders related to property division

Parenting arrangements focus on the welfare and best interests of children following the separation of their parents. Our team prioritises children’s needs while helping parents establish practical and supportive parenting plans. Typical tasks we handle in Parenting Arrangements include:

• Drafting parenting plans and parenting consent orders: Outlining custody, visitation, and decision-making arrangements
• Mediation services: Facilitating negotiations between parents to reach amicable agreements
• Court applications: Applying for parenting orders when agreement cannot be reached.
• Representing in child custody disputes: Advocating for clients’ and children’s best interests in court ny a barrister
• Advising on parental rights and responsibilities: Providing legal advice on parental duties and children's rights

Navigating the legal process of divorce can be challenging. Our lawyers provide guidance and support through every step of the divorce proceedings, ensuring that legal requirements are met and the process is as smooth as possible. Typical tasks we handle in Divorce include:

• Advising on the implications of divorce: Discussing the effects on finances, property, and parenting
• Filing divorce applications: Preparing and submitting divorce paperwork to the court
• Legal advice on divorce procedures: Guiding clients through the legal steps and timelines
• Representation in court when the parties have children: Advocating for clients during divorce hearings when you have children and the court wants to be satisfied that adequate provisions for welfare of the children are made

Financial Agreements (BFAs) are legal agreements that outline how assets and financial resources will be divided in the event of a relationship breakdown. Our lawyers are experienced in drafting and advising on BFAs to protect your financial interests. Typical tasks we handle in Binding Financial Agreements include:

• Drafting BFAs: Creating legally binding agreements tailored to clients’ specific situations
• Reviewing existing agreements: Providing legal advice on the terms and implications of BFAs drafted by the other party’s lawyers
• Negotiating terms: Assisting in negotiations to reach a fair and equitable agreemen
• Ensuring legal compliance: Confirming that BFAs meet all legal requirements and procedural standards
• Advising on the enforceability of BFAs: Guiding clients on the legal standing and enforceability of their agreements