Our Client, a boutique family law firm located in Point Cook in Victoria, is searching for a Senior Lawyer to take on a new challenge within their practice - specifically Divorce, Child Custody and Property Settlement law.
Divorce
Divorce is the legal separation from marriage or domestic partnership, enabling spouses to end their relationship by legally dispensing with all property, assets and debts they own to each other and divide assets and debts as they see fit. Divorce can be an emotionally trying experience for all involved; having an experienced family law lawyer working on your side can make things much simpler.
To get a divorce, it is necessary to file a complaint with the court outlining your reason for wanting one and provide any supporting documentation. Once your petition has been filed with the court, your spouse has an allotted period to respond; should they fail to do so within this period, default judgment can be issued by default.
If you and your spouse agree on issues like custody, support and property division, an out-of-court agreement could be possible. Otherwise, the court will schedule a settlement conference or mediation with an impartial third party mediator to attempt to help find an agreement between you two.
Child Custody & Support
Point cook family lawyer can assist with all aspects of family law - including adoptions - including helping establish paternity or resolve child custody/support matters following separation or divorce, such as helping establish paternity. He knows how to negotiate effectively without becoming emotionally involved when necessary.
Most courts favor shared physical (also referred to as residential) and legal custody arrangements that allow children to spend frequent contact with both parents, though they may refuse shared custody if one parent has a history of maltreatment, neglect, drug use or mental health issues which endanger the child or substance abuse or mental health concerns that pose threats. When this is the case, judges usually work toward including both parents through visitation privileges which can be monitored supervised visitations privileges when possible; noncustodial parents typically must pay child support payments.
Adoption
Adopting a child can be one of the happiest events of your life, yet also an intricate legal process. An experienced family law attorney can ensure all necessary steps have been taken and that your adoption is valid; additionally, they will handle any complications that may arise, such as when an expectant mother changes her mind about giving up custody or another parent challenges the adoption.
Point cook family lawyer specialises in all areas of family law, such as divorce, property settlement and custody disputes. Consultations services are offered at competitive rates while their highly empathetic office strives to achieve optimal outcomes for every case they take on - book yours now to receive a complimentary consultation!
