Family Lawyers North Sydney

It’s helpful to put together all relevant legal documents and write down your key points or questions. This groundwork assists us in understanding your condition better and delivering more tailored advice.

Our commitment to personalised, client-centred assistance sets us apart. We combine years of experience with an empathetic approach, ensuring that your unique needs are met with the greatest diligence and expertise.

Do you offer litigation funding support for family law matters?

Yes, we do. As an Accredited Partner with JustFund, we make quality legal representation accessible for clients who may have limited immediate funds or don’t qualify for Legal Aid. Through this partnership, we help clients explore flexible funding options for their family law proceedings. Our experienced team will assist you in evaluating your eligibility and guide you through JustFund’s streamlined 20-minute application process. Let us help you understand your funding options and move forward with your case.

Yes, we do. As an Accredited Partner with JustFund, we make quality legal representation accessible for clients who may have limited immediate funds or don’t qualify for Legal Aid. Through this partnership, we help clients explore flexible funding options for their family law proceedings. Our experienced team will assist you in evaluating your eligibility and guide you through JustFund’s streamlined 20-minute application process. Let us help you understand your funding options and move forward with your case.

In most cases, a divorce in Australia takes around four months from the date of filing to become final, provided all paperwork is correctly completed and there are no delays with service. However, if there are disputes involving children or property, those issues are handled separately and may take additional time. We can help streamline the process and avoid unnecessary delays.

A divorce simply ends the legal relationship of marriage, while a property settlement deals with how your assets, debts, and financial resources are divided. These are two separate legal processes. It’s possible to settle property matters before or after the divorce is finalised, but strict time limits apply, generally 12 months after a divorce, or 2 years after the breakdown of a de facto relationship. Our family lawyers in North Sydney can help you negotiate a fair division of assets early on to reduce conflict later.

Yes, we regularly assist clients with parenting arrangements, including where the children will live, how time will be shared between parents, and how major decisions will be made. We focus on reaching child-focused, practical agreements, whether through negotiation, mediation, or, when necessary, through court proceedings. Our team prioritises your children’s wellbeing while protecting your parental rights.

De facto relationships are generally treated the same as marriages under Australian family law, particularly when it comes to property and parenting matters. If you’ve been in a de facto relationship for at least two years, or have children together, you may be entitled to seek property division or parenting orders. Our lawyers can advise you on whether your relationship qualifies and what legal options are available.

If family violence is a factor in your case, we take it seriously and can help you obtain urgent protection. This may involve applying for an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) or putting interim parenting arrangements in place to keep you and your children safe. We handle these matters with care, discretion, and a firm understanding of how safety concerns intersect with family law.