North Lakes Family Lawyers

Divorce Lawyers in North Lakes

Divorce is an unfortunate reality in North Lakes just as it is throughout Australia, and while it may be inevitable in many cases, if we can help our clients to come out of it in good shape and ready to get on with the next phase of their life, we can share the good feeling of a job well done.

Divorce is almost always a complex business because it involves the untangling of so many aspects of two people’s lives. The very least anyone going through this can expect is to have a great lawyer on their team, and everyone should have a professional team involving experts in all areas of life, including the law.

There are different ways of handling divorce, from the softly-softly approach of mediation to the hard-headed style of what can turn into something of a battle. How you proceed in this respect is up to you: we will adopt your chosen tone and go for a favourable result in that manner. If mediation realistically stands a chance – and that depends on the characters involved – we can help you resolve matters that way. But if the other side takes a hostile approach, we can fight fire with fire.

The important thing to note is that you don’t have to do this yourself: your lawyer will do it on your behalf.

De facto relationships are increasingly common in Australian society, and anyone entering into one should consider the legal aspect and take steps to secure their rights.

What is Rightfully Yours: Property and Estates

Family disputes, and especially divorce, can get very heated because of the closeness and complexity of relationships, and where children are involved, a firm, steady legal hand is required to push for the best result for the younger generation. Inheritances can be happy, positive things, but it’s always happier and more positive when you approve of the result. Just as with the issue of custody, securing the future of your children is essential and cannot be an afterthought. With our team on your side, you can be sure someone is giving it everything on your behalf.

Binding Financial Agreements: Not Sure What They Are? 

A binding financial agreement, or BFA, is commonly known as a prenuptial agreement or prenup, and these are most often drawn up before marriage so that both parties know where they will stand in the unfortunate event of the dream being shattered at some point. BFAs can and should be looked at positively: if your partner draws one up, you can negotiate until you reach an arrangement you can at least live with.

As your North Lakes family lawyers, we can write one for you or vet and make suggestions about one that you have been presented with. With us on your side, you need never feel wrong-footed because we will be on the case, alert to what is happening and with your best interests at heart.

Many people don’t realise that a BFA can be drawn up after the relationship is established officially. If, for instance, one partner’s circumstances change considerably, by success in business or some kind of windfall, they may choose to ring-fence this, so they keep 100% of what they have worked hard for.

Violence and Abuse: You are Entitled to Protection

Australia does not tolerate violence or abuse within the family or outside it, so if you are the victim of this, after first contacting the police, you should seek the advice of a North Lakes family lawyer. Gone are the days when people had to suffer in silence; you have rights, and feeling safe in your own family is one of them. We can show you exactly how to proceed.