Family Law
With every separation or divorce, there is often more underlying issues that need to be resolved. A life-changing event like this will change the dynamics of the family drastically. Think Lawyers can help you deal with the legal matters so that you can focus on rebuilding what matters.
We begin the process by first getting to know your circumstances and what your desired outcome is. Based on this, we will provide you with a summary of your current legal position and formulate a strategy suitable for you.
Think lawyers draw on our extensive experience to ensure that you are always placed in the best position you can be. This will help save you time and money in the long run.
Matters our family lawyers can assist you with
We can provide assistance with all aspect of family law including but not limited to:
Divorce
Property and financial settlements
Pre-nuptial agreements and binding financial agreements
De facto and same sex marriages
Child custody
Family violence and intervention order
Consent orders
Divorce & separation
During a separation, both parties will have might have many issues that need to be settled.
This includes the following:
Division of property and debts
Superannuation
Living & child custody arrangements
Spousal maintenance & expenses
Child support and maintenance
Insurance coverage
Future communications
Prenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement is a legally binding contract entered into by a couple before marriage or entering a de facto relationship. It is used to outline the division of assets and liabilities in the event of a separation, divorce or relationship breakdown. It is common to address financial aspects such as property, investments, businesses, inheritance and other assets.
The main benefit of a prenuptial agreement is to provide clarity and certainty in the event of a divorce or separation. A prenuptial agreement is mainly used to protect each party’s assets and finances. This can be extremely important especially if one or both parties have significant wealth or debt.