Divorce and Intervention Orders
The termination of a marriage can be especially difficult for all the parties involved. In addition to the emotional toll, parties still need to deal with the legal, financial and parental issues pertaining to the termination. Our expert family lawyers are here to provide whatever legal support or advice you may need during this process.
Why Choose Us?
With our expertise in family law matters, our lawyers have collectively helped hundreds of couples achieve the best possible outcomes for themselves and their families in divorce cases. With our vast experience acting for both applicants and respondents, we have a good understanding of the needs of the parties in family matters and the issues that are likely to arise on both sides. You can trust that you will be in safe hands.
Our Approach
We understand that family matters are delicate, and as such, we approach all family-related matters which we take on with the greatest empathy and sensitivity to our clients’ needs, while maintaining the utmost professionalism. In all cases, we work efficiently and swiftly with a view to getting the divorce finalized as quickly as possible, and helping our clients move on from this difficult phase in their lives.
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Our services
▶︎ Representation at mediation
Although the formal termination of the marriage is done by the court, the parties to divorce proceedings can resolve other issues which may arise during the divorce, e.g. parental arrangements, finances, etc. through mediation. Unless the circumstances of your case demand otherwise, we generally recommend that these matters are settled by mediation rather than through the courts, because of their delicate nature.
If you do decide to use mediation, we will be by your side every step of the way. We will:
➝ Provide any guidance you may require in selecting a mediator,
➝ Assist with negotiations of any agreements that are entered into during mediation, and
➝ If necessary, obtain any court order which may be required to make such arrangements binding.
▶︎ Representation at Divorce Proceedings
Whether you are the initiator of the divorce proceedings or the respondent, we can assist you with all the court formalities involved in the divorce process. Our services include:
➝ Advising on whether the condition precedent to making a divorce application has been met (i.e. the parties must have been separated for at least one year),
➝ Preparing the divorce petition, collating the applicant’s evidence and filing them at the court, and ensuring that the divorce papers are served on the respondent,
➝ Preparing the respondent’s response to the divorce application and filing the same at the court,
➝ Represent you at all court hearings relating to the divorce,
➝ Make any necessary applications on your behalf, such as applications for consent orders or parental orders, spousal support, etc.
➝ Advise you generally of your rights and obligations in the divorce.
▶︎ Services relating to Children, Finances and Family Assets
When a marriage is being brought to an end, the parties often have to make arrangements as to how responsibility for their children, finances and family assets will be shared going forward. In this regard, we can assist you with:
➝ Preparing and/or negotiating a non-binding parenting plan,
➝ Obtaining a consent order from the court in respect of the parenting plan,
➝ Obtaining a parenting order from the court,
➝ Legal advice on your rights and obligations in respect of family assets, such as the family home,
➝ Legal advice on your possible entitlement to receive from, or liability to pay spousal support to your partner, and
➝ Legal advice in relation to any business jointly owned by you and your partner.
▶︎ Intervention Orders
If you or other members of your household are or might be at risk of violence from your partner, we can help you to apply for a family violence intervention order from the courts. An intervention order usually has conditions to restrain the respondent from harassing, threatening or intimidating you, being near your house, contacting you or damaging your property.
If you have been served with an intervention order, we can also respond to the order on your behalf and represent you at any hearings relating to the order.