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Family Law Fact SheetThe break down of a marriage or a de facto relationship is always an emotionally difficult situation. Our family law team see it as their role to support and guide you through this difficult time by providing practical legal advice. We specialise in listening to your needs and working with you to achieve the best possible outcome for you in a dignified and cost effective manner. Preston Law ExpertiseOur lawyers have a wealth of experience in representing clients in relation to all relationship law issues including:
What you need to consider following the break down of a relationship:Children's IssuesParents ending a relationship often face the agonising prospect of having to negotiate (and where necessary litigate) living arrangements for their children. Our team understands the importance of assisting our clients in securing stable living arrangements for their children's future. We have extensive experience in acting for clients in this highly charged area of the law and pride ourselves in giving frank and objective advice. Experience has shown, that early intervention by our lawyers to assist our clients negotiate the living arrangements for their children with their former partners will often avoid the need to commence proceedings. Property DivisionThe breakdown of a marriage (or in many cases a de facto relationship), usually leads to partners having to divide assets that are or were owned by them during the relationship. Our lawyers have extensive experience in providing advice to our clients regarding their entitlement to the assets of the relationship. In addition to governing the manner in which the assets of married couples are to be divided, from March 2009, the provisions of the Family Law Act also govern the manner in which assets of the parties to a de facto relationship are to be divided. The process of dividing assets in accordance with the provision of the Act can only be described as complex, calling for analysis of the assets of the parties, their contributions (financial and non-financial) throughout the relationship, their future needs along with "just and equitable" considerations. Our team have extensive experience in acting for clients in both marital and de facto property division proceedings, from the most modest of asset pools to pools involving tens of millions of dollars. Whilst agreements can usually be reached, our lawyers have a proven track record of successfully pursuing matters to trial in order to secure our clients a greater share of relationship assets should negotiations fail. "Pre-Nuptial" AgreementsParties contemplating marriage at the commencement of a de facto relationship, have the opportunity of formalising future arrangements for the division of their assets should the relationship break down by use of a Binding Financial Agreement ("BFA"). A BFA can also be entered into by parties during a relationship. Our team are experienced in the preparation of a BFA for both married and de facto couples that meet the strict compliance regime imposed by the Act and the Courts. Contact us if you would like to discuss your particular situation further. Tim Dobinson │Partner Contact if Tim is unavailable
Rebekah Bassano│ Associate Megan Sweetlove │ Associate or email: info@prestonlaw.com.au
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