What happens at an initial consultation? What should I bring? Our initial consultation with you allows us the opportunity to discuss with you our services and what we can do to help you. We will discuss with you our fees and method of charging and provide you with some initial advice on what your options […]

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  Rather than going through the Child Support Agency, parents can enter into their own agreement about the level of financial support for the children and how that support is paid. Maintenance can be paid periodically or can be paid by way of expenses such as school fees.   There are two types of child […]

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If both parties reach an agreement as to a property settlement or parenting arrangement, the can formalise this agreement by making an application to the Family Court for Consent Orders.   Consent Orders have the same legal effect as an Order made by the Court after a hearing, meaning that if a party acts contrary […]

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Mediation can be a way for separated couples, or in fact any parties in dispute, to resolve their issues, rather than making an Application to Court. The majority of separating couples are able to reach agreement in relation to their financial matters and arrangements for any children. Even where litigation is commenced most matters ultimately […]

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What does Equal Shared Parental Responsibility mean? Equal shared parental responsibility means that both parents must consult each other and make a genuine effort to come to an agreement about long term issues such as the child’s education, religion and medical procedures. Do both parents always get equal time? No. When deciding what arrangements to […]

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What are the time limits for making an Application for a property settlement? If you are de-facto, you can make an application for a property settlement for up to 2 years following the date of separation. If you are married, you have one year from the date your divorce becomes final to make an application […]

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The Court’s Approach Our approach, and that of the Family Court, is based generally on the following 4 step process: Step 1: Net Pool of Assets To identify and value all current available property, liabilities and financial resources. An item can be considered property of the marriage whether it is in one parties sole name […]

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