Marriage breakdown is considered to be one of the most stressful situations that you may encounter in life. How you cope with it will depend on many things, which is why caring, compassionate and experienced legal help is so important.
Family & Defacto Lawyers in NSW
Our Family & Defacto Law Team understands the trauma you are experiencing and we will do our best to manage your best interests through a difficult time.
You are not alone; we have the expertise to get you through a divorce or separation and any complex property settlement that might arise.
Our family lawyers have been helping the people of NSW cope with these tough situations and move on with their lives since 1969.
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ChildrenWe are experienced in ensuring your best interests and those of your children are protected – clear advice and action on living arrangements for children, child support and more. This includes parenting plans and consent orders.
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Property SettlementOur free seminars on property settlement law are a ‘must do’. You will receive clear, easy-to-understand information on your rights. We hold these seminars once a month.
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Separation AgreementsOur family lawyers can assist you in trying to reach an early separation agreement to save costs and trauma. If that isn’t possible we can assist by representing you when the matter goes to Court.
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DivorceWhile we can assist you in contested divorce matters, we also offer an online divorce service when the divorce is uncontested.
Our Family Lawyers can assist you with
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Advice and assistance in negotiating a fair and reasonable settlement
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Representation in Court, if necessary
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Advice and assistance in to help you cope with the situation
Getting started on separation
Where do you start, what about the children, what’s fair, will I need to go to court?
The prospect of separation is a frightening mix of questions for anyone unfamiliar with the process. This is why we recommend our First Step Package (FSP) – a fixed fee service. The FSP is an initial appointment for up to two hours that includes full written advice, detailed information and everything you need to help get you started.
Start the separation process online with no obligation
We provide online tools to help you understand where you stand, and what might come next. You can get started for free, with no obligation. Using our online tools before meeting with us will help you get the most from our time together.
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What Our Clients Say
Dear Sarah & Allysha
A huge thank you to you both for making a painful experience that much easier and less frustrating. You’ve both been an absolute pleasure to deal with and I appreciate your timely and professional manner over the previous months.
Hi Sarah,
Thank you so much to you and Allysha for handling my case so promptly and professionally. The process was completely stress free.
Please pass on my thanks to Allysha and the Partners. Allysha did a great job for me with a complicated divorce matter.
Thank you for this information. The information provided for me by Allysha at our appointment was excellent.
A job well done. Thank you so very much Allysha. No offence, but hopefully I do not require your services again!
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