Family law isn’t all conflict and expense. Many couples come to us having had a sensible discussion with their partner, wanting simply to formalise a deal they have already agreed, or get advice to make sure that they have not agreed to something outside the bounds of reasonableness.
Often we find that clients will come to us for a consultation and armed with that useful information, will be able to sit down, have a conversation, and come to a deal that makes everybody happy that they avoided a fight.
If that occurs, we have expertise in turning your agreement into a parenting plan, a financial agreement, or submitting the deal to the Courts in a set of Consent Orders, for the ultimate in certainty and predictability.
This process can be relatively inexpensive and follow a predictable path, giving you a route out of a precarious financial position in just a few months. Contact us now to discuss whether you might be able to avoid a lot of difficulty with our early intervention advice.
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When is the Right Time to Sign a Binding Financial Agreement? Good vs Bad Timing Explained
Financial Agreements under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) are designed to provide couples with certainty and autonomy in regulating their financial affairs. However, the effectiveness of these agreements depends not only on compliance with legal requirements, but also...
Practical Tips for Parents Funding Adult Children’s Family Law Litigation
These days, many elderly parents are stepping in financially to help support their adult children through the challenges of separation and family law disputes. This blog explores three key issues for parents in this situation: litigation abuse, cost‑management through...
Family Dispute Resolution Saves Families Tens of Thousands of Dollars
A new report prepared on behalf of Relationships Australia Victoria has attempted to quantify in real terms the benefit to Family Dispute Resolution ('FDR'). FDR or mediation is a crucial preliminary step to starting family law proceedings particularly in relation to...
Family law and trust-busting
The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia ('the FCFCOA') has a wide power to assess how to consider the existence of assets or revenue streams when making orders for a property division between a couple who have split up. This includes 'piercing the corporate...
What Happens When Child Support Payments Stop?
Child support is intended to ensure children continue to receive financial support from both parents following separation or divorce. However, many parents find themselves asking: What happens when child support payments stop? This situation can arise suddenly and...
The other Family Law reforms – a reintroduction to fault-based divorce?
Already the Federal Government has rolled out the first set of family law reforms focused on how parenting matters are to be decided, clarifying presumptions about equal time and responsibility, simplifying factors for consideration and putting into the foreground...









