Strategic Solutions for Marriage, Separation & Parenting
Property Settlement: The 4-Step Process
Asset Pool
Valuing all assets & liabilities including real estate, superannuation, and financial resources.
Contributions
Assessing financial and non-financial contributions made during the relationship.
Future Needs
Adjusting for age, health, earning capacity, and the primary care of children.
Equitable
Determining a final division that is legally verified as "just and equitable".
Formalising Your Agreement
Consent Orders
Legal documents approved by the Court that make your agreement binding without needing to attend a hearing. Ideal for parenting and property matters where parties are in agreement.
Financial Agreements (BFA)
Often called "Prenups" or "Postnups," these private contracts allow couples to dictate how assets are divided, providing an alternative to Court-imposed orders.
Court Proceedings
Where resolution cannot be reached via mediation, we provide robust representation in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia to protect your interests.
Parenting & The Best Interests Principle NEW AMENDMENTS
The Family Law Amendment Act 2023 (effective May 2024) significantly simplified how the Court determines parenting arrangements. The focus has shifted toward a child-centric approach.