Family law advice when life changes
Separation, divorce, property and parenting matters, handled with care by a Sydney family law team you can talk to.
FAMILY LAW AT & LEGAL
Clear advice at a difficult time
- 50+ Years of Legal Experience
- Property & Parenting Matters
- Fixed-Scope Fees (Where Available)
- Sydney Based Family Law Team
Separation affects your money, your home and, if you have children, the arrangements that matter most. It helps to know where you stand before you make any big decisions.
Our family law team explains your options in plain English, tells you what a fair outcome looks like, and works to settle matters without dragging you through court where that can be avoided. When court is the right call, we prepare properly and act in your corner.
You will always know who is handling your matter, what the next step is, and what it is likely to cost.
WHAT WE HANDLE
Every part of a family law matter
Advice and representation across separation, property and parenting matters under the Family Law Act.
Separation and divorce
Advice on separating, what it means for you, and how to apply for divorce once you have been apart for twelve months. We handle sole and joint applications and the paperwork that goes with them.
Property settlement
Working out who keeps what. We help value the asset pool, negotiate a fair division of property, superannuation and debts, and formalise it so it cannot be reopened later.
Parenting and children
Practical arrangements for where children live and how time is shared. We aim for agreements that hold up and keep the focus on the children, through negotiation, mediation or court if needed.
Financial agreements
Binding financial agreements before, during or after a relationship, including pre-nuptial agreements. Advice on what they can and cannot do, drafted so they stand up.
Consent orders and mediation
Turning an agreement into court-approved consent orders, and representing you at mediation and family dispute resolution to settle matters without a hearing.
De facto relationships
The same property and parenting rights apply to de facto couples, including same-sex couples. We advise on your entitlements and the time limits that apply after separation.
FEES YOU CAN PLAN AROUND
No surprises on cost
Family law does not fit neatly into fixed packages, because no two matters are the same. What we can do is be straight with you about cost from the start.
After your first consultation we give you a clear scope and an estimate for the work in front of you. Where a piece of work can be fixed-price, such as a consent order or a financial agreement, we will quote it that way. For matters that move in stages, we bill in stages, so you are never handed a bill you did not see coming.
How it works
Three steps from first call to resolution
1
Confidential consultation
2
A plan and a scope
We set out how we will approach your matter and what it will cost. You decide how far you want to take it, and we keep you in control at every step.
3
We handle everything
Your lawyer manages the negotiation, the paperwork and any court process, and keeps you updated. You hear from us, not the other way around.
FAQs
Family law in NSW: what to know
How long do I have to be separated before I can divorce?
You need to have been separated for at least twelve months before you can apply for a divorce in Australia. You can separate and still live under the same roof during that time, though you may need to show how your circumstances changed. We can talk you through what counts.
There are always exceptions. Don’t delay, as assets are valued at the time of the property settlement not the divorce or separation.
Do we have to go to court?
Most matters settle without a final hearing. We work to reach agreement through negotiation or mediation, and only head to court when it is actually needed. If your matter does go to court, we prepare it properly and represent you throughout.
How is property divided?
There is no automatic fifty-fifty split. The court looks at what you both brought in, what each of you contributed during the relationship, and your future needs, then works out what is fair. We can give you a realistic idea of where you stand.
Is there a time limit on claiming a property settlement?
Yes. For married couples, you generally have twelve months from the date your divorce becomes final. For de facto couples, it is two years from separation. It is worth getting advice early so you do not lose the right to claim.
Ready to talk it through?
Book a confidential consultation with one of our family lawyers. We will explain where you stand and what your options are, with no pressure to go further than you want to.