Family Lawyers Caulfield
Divorce, separation, parenting matters and property settlement are our core areas of expertise. Schedule your free initial consultation with our skilled family lawyers today to understand your situation. Our services include:
- Divorce & Separation Services
- Child Support & Custody
- Property Settlements Assistance
- Domestic Violence Protection
Expert Legal Guidance
Receive precise advice and strategies tailored to your specific family law needs, ensuring a smooth, informed, and efficient process.
Compassionate Support
Benefit from our empathetic approach. We provide understanding and patience, helping you navigate the emotional challenges of family law matters.
Comprehensive Services
Access a wide array of family law services, from divorce to child custody and property settlements, ensuring all your legal needs are met under one roof.
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Comprehensive Family Law Services
As specialist family lawyers, we offer many services beyond just divorce proceedings. Our expertise spans all aspects of family law, providing comprehensive support tailored to your needs.
Our Services Include:
- Divorce Applications: Assisting with all legal requirements to facilitate your divorce.
- Separation Declarations: Handling separation matters, including cases where you remain living under the same roof.
- Declarations of De Facto Relationships: Confirming the existence and status of de facto and same-sex relationships.
- Marital and Relationship Matters: Addressing complex issues in both married, de facto and same-sex relationships.
Please get in touch with our team for a free initial chat about how we can help you.
“The thing about having over 35 years of experience in Family Law is that you do not panic. In a crisis you stay calm and remain courageous so that you do not lose focus on what is important, namely the clients’ needs.” – Leanne Abela (Principal Director)
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Starting the Divorce Process
You can file for divorce 12 months after separating from your partner. Either party can initiate the process, and you may apply individually or jointly. Typically, your ex-partner cannot contest the divorce, except in certain circumstances. If your marriage lasted less than two years, a counselling certificate is required.
If you and your partner continued to live under the same roof after separating, you can still apply for a divorce. However, you’ll need to provide witness evidence showing that you lived separately within the home. This includes demonstrating that you slept in different rooms, did not perform household duties for each other, kept separate finances, did not socialise together, and were publicly recognised as separated.
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During your initial free consultation we will:
- Discuss your circumstances.
- Answer any questions about the divorce process.
- Discuss your options.
- Advise you of your entitlements.
- Provide you with information about the cost of a divorce and separation.
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(Please note we are closed between 1-2pm)
Wednesday Evenings 5:00pm – 7:00pm
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