The Australian divorce process can be straightforward and inexpensive. When disputes and disagreements arise, this can change. An experienced, compassionate Melbourne family lawyer at Melbourne Law Studio can help you better understand the factors that influence the cost and guide you through the process. First, we discuss what is NOT covered in a divorce application.
Although they tend to be decided around the same time, division of assets and parenting arrangements are not part of the Australian divorce process. If there are disputes about dividing assets or parenting arrangements that require you to hire lawyers and go to court, these costs can run into the tens of thousands. Mediation services from a Melbourne family lawyer offer an alternative pathway to finding compromises to any disputes. Mediation, division of assets and parenting arrangements are separate to the divorce application process and, as such, will be billed separately.
For a divorce application Australia based couples must currently pay $990 at the time of application. You may be eligible for a reduced fee of $340 if you are:
Both you and your partner must be eligible for the reduced fee if you are filing a joint application, otherwise the full fee will apply.
Depending on the law firm submitting your divorce application, the fee for legal counsel will vary. Some lawyers tack on another fee every time you have a conversation with them, every time they reply to an email and for every letter they send to your former partner’s legal team. These fees can add up to a hefty legal bill at the end of the day.
At Melbourne Law Studio, however, we complete a divorce in Victoria for a fixed fee, regardless of how long it takes. With no surprises and no strings attached you can be sure that you know exactly what fee you will pay for your divorce application.
A divorce is a bad enough headache to deal with; add a legal bill and it can turn from a headache to a migraine. The team at Melbourne Law Studio speaks your language, offering payment arrangements to help make it less painful for you. If you need more time to make your payments, speak to our approachable team about creating a payment schedule that works for you.
At Melbourne Law Studio, we can easily guide you through the Australian divorce process. If you’ve got more questions about how to get a divorce in Australia, book a free 15-minute consultation today by calling 03 9021 1421 or contact us online.
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Going through a separation was one of the toughest experiences, but Melbourne Law Studio made it feel manageable. Even though it could get emotionally overwhelming, I could see a light at the end of the tunnel. Ines was patient, listened to all my concerns, and treated me with respect and kindness. She has a really easy demeanour about her and I felt like her and the team had my back every step of the way. I can’t thank MSL enough for their support.
After my separation, a friend suggested I reach out to Ines at MLS. From the start, she was not only professional but also genuinely supportive and open about the process, costs, and the likely outcomes. Her approach was in line with my goal of reaching a fair and amicable resolution. I’m really grateful for her kindness and attention to detail. Thank you
From the first call I felt like I was in the right hands with Melbourne Law Studio. They were friendly and made me feel heard. Ines and her team went above and beyond to make sure I understood all my options and helped develop a strategy to get the best result in what was a really messy parenting dispute. Their personal approach and genuine care made me feel like I was always welcome to call them and see what was happening or what was next, the waiting sometimes for the other side was hard so I’m truly grateful for that.
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