About
Services
Advice and assistance on a wide range of family law issues
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Divorce
A divorce is the official recognition of the end of a marriage. Often Divorce Applications are very straightforward but sometimes they are not. We can help you with the efficient finalisation of your divorce.
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Parenting Arrangements for Children
Whether you have been married, or live together in a de facto relationship (including a same sex relationship), if there are disputes about arrangements for your children these are covered by the Family Law Act.
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Enforcement and Contravention of Parenting Orders
If your former partner breaches a parenting order, you can file a contravention application in the court. The Family Court has a process for establishing and enforcing parenting orders.
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Relocation of Children
An issue often arising upon divorce or separation is the question of one parent wanting to move with the children to another city, state or country. When the question of relocation is raised, you should obtain legal advice from a specialised family law practitioner.
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Child Support
There are several options available to parents in relation to child support. The Department of Human Services can make an assessment of the amount of child support payable. Alternatively, parents can enter into different types of child support agreements.
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Property and Financial Settlements
When you separate, one of the most important questions is how your property, superannuation and financial resources will be divided after the breakdown of your marriage or de facto relationship.
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Injunctions and Restraining Orders
It may be necessary to act very quickly in order to protect your property interest before you can reach an agreement with your former partner. Sometimes it is also necessary to obtain an injunction to protect yourself and/or your children or to ensure that existing arrangements are maintained until you resolve parenting matters with your former partner.
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Prenuptial and Other Financial Agreements
One way to minimise the risk of disagreement relating to financial matters is by having a Financial Agreement. A Financial Agreement can set out what will happen to your property, liabilities, superannuation and financial resources if you separate.
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Spousal Maintenance for Married Couples
If you are unable to financially support yourself adequately after separation, you may be entitled to receive spousal maintenance.
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Same Sex Couples
In New South Wales and most of the other states and territories in Australia same sex couples have the same maintenance and property rights as couples who meet the criteria of a de facto relationship.
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Surrogacy
Advances in artificial and assisted reproductive technology have enabled more and more Australians to access alternative methods to start or expand their family.
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Collaborative Law
Collaborative Law gives you a greater say in how your matter is resolved, and makes room for everyone to reach more rewarding outcomes.
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International Client Services
We have extensive experience acting for international clients and expatriate Australians.
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Resources
Explore our broad selection of helpful links and further information.
People
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Max Meyer
Partner
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Susan Pearson
Partner
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Sheridan Emerson
Partner
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Melanie Rubin
Partner
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Josie Blight
Partner
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Cynthia Bluett
Senior Consultant
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Tony Krouk
Senior Consultant
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Karen Hardy
Senior Consultant
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Cathleen Coleman
Senior Consultant
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Karen Beashel
Senior Associate
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Gabriella Khoury
Senior Associate
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Heidi Menkes
Senior Associate
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Candice Lau
Associate
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Louise Carter
Associate
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Lucas McCallum
Lawyer
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Marco Bianchino
Lawyer
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Nitsa Brown
Practice Manager
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Elissa Zylstra
Case Manager
Insights See more
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29 March 2018
Return to Sender
There is only one ground for divorce under Australian Family Law and that is irretrievable breakdown of marriage. This is established if the parties have separated and lived separately and apart for 12 months at least. Separation can include living under the one roof. But what is meant by "separation"?
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13 February 2018
Death and other discomforts
100% of all relationships will end, either by breakdown of the relationship or by death. Two recent cases decided by the Family Court deal with the death of one of the parties. While they are quite different, each case does show a judge trying to achieve fair outcomes.
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14 December 2017
Cost of Costs
We are strong advocates for our clients but retain the necessary focus on what will advance the best interests of those clients, which is not always high cost high conflict litigation. If that is essential then we do not shrink from it. If it is not we will find a better way.
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07 December 2017
Apps and Communication for Separating Parents
The are some incredible and innovative Apps available that make communications for separating families much easier whether those families are still separated under one roof or not.
Contact
Address
Level 2, 370 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
PO Box 21117
World Square NSW 2002 Australia
DX 11510
Sydney Downtown
T +61 2 8202 9202
F +61 2 8202 9292
On 1 May 2018 we are moving to Level 15, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney. There will be no other change to our contact details.
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Phone 1800 727 5464 - Closes at 1.00 am
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