Family law is a broad area of legal practice focusing on family matters. Depending on the particular law firm, this can include divorce, marriage, adoption, child custody, estate planning and more. At Melbourne Law Studio, we are the experienced team of family law lawyers Melbourne clients can trust for representation in family court proceedings, mediating disputes or helping to draft and file legal documentation. Below we look at the most common areas of family law and what they involve.
Divorce involves making an application to the court to legally dissolve your marriage after at least 12 months of separation. While this process does not require a family lawyer, a lawyer will help you file a divorce application and can offer advice on how the divorce impacts other matters such as parenting arrangements and property ownership. At this time, it is likely that you will need someone who can guide you through the process.
Separating from your partner can impact children in the relationship. Melbourne family lawyers can help draft a parenting agreement that is effective, fair and takes into consideration practicality and unique dynamics in your family. We can mediate potential or existing disputes over parenting arrangements, helping to find compromises that ensure both parties can maintain meaningful relationships with their child as well as meeting requirements of the family court.
If you have recently separated from or divorced your partner, deciding how to divide property and other assets fairly can be complex and stressful. According to the family court Melbourne couples have a 12-month period following divorce where division of assets must be dealt with. Family lawyers can help you protect your rights and reach a fair outcome for splitting assets with your former partner.
Family lawyers can help with the distribution of assets after an individual has passed and other areas of estate planning. This includes drafting wills, determining who has power of attorney and setting up safeguards to ensure your wishes are conducted after your passing.
For experienced family law lawyers Melbourne clients can rely on, get in touch with Melbourne Law Studio. With extensive experience dealing with matters before the family court Melbourne families can trust us to represent their best interests. Book your free 15-minute consultation today by calling 03 9021 1421 or contact us online.
Absolutely fantastic service. Highly recommend. The team at Melbourne Law Studio was very helpful and professional keeping me updated at all stages of the process providing the best of guidance and clarity in my personal matters. Demi was outstanding in the services provided from start to finish, very helpful and insightful with prompt responses to all my queries, making the whole process far less stressful. Thank you Ines, Demi and the team for helping me move on with my life. I would highly recommend Demi and the MLS team as a whole.
Melbourne Law Studio was a beacon of hope during a very challenging time in my life. The staff was empathetic, knowledgeable, and professional. They guided me through every step of my family law matter, providing clear explanations and support. I felt reassured knowing I had a strong team advocating for my rights. I am grateful for their hard work and commitment to achieving a fair outcome.
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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