Family Law

We understand that families go through a lot when a family breakdown occurs and it is wise to sort out the issues through mediation or the Court to avoid any damaging affect on the wellbeing of the adults and children in the family. At Lawwiise Lawyers, we are committed to work with you to complete your matter as quickly as possible and minimise the stress but at a reasonable fee, saving you heaps in your family property pool. 

Divorce

If you have been living apart from your partner for at least 12 months or more, regardless under the same roof or different location and you seek to dissolve your marriage then you are searching at the right place.

At Lawwiise Lawyers, we will prepare application on your behalf and represent you in the Federal Circuit Court. You don't need to attend the Court if don't want, unless you have a child under the age of 18 years in the marriage. 

In cases, where children are involved in a Divorce application, seeking divorce is little complex. The care arrangements, education, health and financial side normally need to be addressed prior to completion of Divorce matter. 

Parenting (care arrangement)

The resolution of parenting matters is the most stressful part of a family breakdown. At Lawwiise Lawyers, we understand this fully hence work towards achieving desired outcomes through mediation or the court process. 

We can prepare Parenting Plan for you which is an informal child care arrangement between both parents. 

We can also negotiate a parenting arrangement or arrange mediation with your partner or ex-partner on your behalf and file a Consent Order in the Court making the agreement enforceable in the Court of Law. 

If you have difficulty getting access to your children, we can help you through the Court process as well. 

Financial / property settlement

Property settlement is a challenging aspect of the Family Law where both parties have completing interests and are unable to settle without a third party's involvement. We have experience in getting the best outcome for our clients when it comes to property distribution. 

In Australia, both parties can agree on who the money and the property is divided. The Family Law Act allows you to finalise your arrangements with either a financial agreement or by applying for consent orders. You must apply within one year of the date of your divorce becoming final or within two years from the date your de facto relationship ends. You can only apply after this time if there are special circumstances and the court allows it. The Act also sets out the principles of fairness that the court will look at to decide if your agreement is fair.

If you cannot agree on the division of your property, then you can apply to the Court for Financial Orders. It is in your best interests to get advice from us to make sure that you understand your legal rights and responsibilities before you sign any agreement or orders.

Family Violence/Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO)

Family Violence is one the worst things that could happen in a family relationship which sometimes leads to police involvement and the issuing of ADVO by the police to the abuser. 

An ADVO is a court order designed to protect someone (the person in need of protection – PINOP) from the violence and abuse of another person (the defendant).

An ADVO is given if you have been in a domestic relationship with the perpetrator, married or de facto. An ADVO can protect you if your current or ex-partner has hurt, intimidated, harassed or stalked you, damaged your property or you are scared that they will (that is, they have made threats to harm you or your property).

You can get an ADVO that protects you even if you are still living with or in a current relationship with the defendant. It can be issued by the Police or you can make a private application to the registrar at your local court. 

At Lawwiise Lawyers, we are able to help you with Apprehended Domestic Violence Order.