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Q: How Much Do Family Lawyers Cost in Australia?

Family lawyers may charge a different fee depending on your case, your location, and various other factors. For example, the cost of divorce for a separating couple will be different compared to if you need a lawyer to resolve a case that’s been brought to the high court. Generally, parties involved in a family law dispute are required to pay their own legal fees. Here at Chamberlains we can help you find a way to cost effectively treat your legal needs and put you on a path that can help you achieve the best results.

Q: What Do Family Lawyers in Australia Do?

Family lawyers in Australia are in charge of any and all family concerns. This can be concerns that have been brought to court like financial or property disagreements or it can be other family matters that have yet to reach the court. Here at Chamberlains, we aim to bring you legal advice regardless of your family concern. So, whether you’re ironing out the details of a separation, want to document a financial agreement, or need someone to advise you during custody disputes, we’ve got you covered. All you have to do is send us a message to start your consultation.

Q: Why Do People Need Family Lawyers?

People need family lawyers to guide them through the family court. There are many legal terms and regulations that you need to be familiar with when arguing in this court, and it’s important to have a knowledgeable individual by your side to provide you with the crucial advice you need to get your desired outcome in the court proceedings. A good family lawyer will be able to provide you with a personalised service and ensure that all the advice is tailored to your situation. And here at Chamberlains, you can expect an expert team of family lawyers by your side through every step of the process.

Q: Do Family Lawyers Attend Court?

While family lawyers can help settle matters outside for the court, they are also commonly found in the court. This is because most disputes that have to do with a child’s wellbeing and similar matters require a court appearance. And when attending court, it’s important that you have a family lawyer with you that can represent your best interests in the arguments. Remember, you should not represent yourself in court by any means, which is why family lawyers are essential for anyone looking to settle legal matters regarding family members.

Q: What Are Examples of Family Law Matters?

One of the most common examples of a family law issue is separation. When a married couple goes through separation, there are many things that need to be considered. For example, all of their properties and assets must be divided fairly or in accordance with their financial agreement. On top of that, there are other things that need to be discussed such as the parenting set up, how they will raise a child if they have one, child support payments, properties, and more. Any family dispute that requires legal advice is a family law matter, and to represent yourself properly in these disputes, it’s important to have a family lawyer.

Q: What is a De Facto Relationship?

A de facto relationship is defined in the Family Law Act 1975 Act (Cth) as being a relationship between two people of the opposite or same sex who live together on a genuine domestic basis. Section 4AA of the Act provides defining qualities to a de facto relationship that include: not legally being married to each other; not related by family; and regard to all the circumstances of their relationship, they have a relationship as a couple living together on a genuine domestic basis.

Q: How are pets treated in family law?

The simple answer is, they are treated as personal property, much like a book collection, lamp or couch. Pets are not mentioned in the Family Law Act. However, the general legal position is that they are chattels. Disputes about who should keep pets are rarely decided by the Court. This is likely because the Court takes a relatively poor view of parties who cannot resolve the division of personal property.

Q: Is 50/50 a fair split in a family law property settlement?

The short answer is maybe, but not necessarily. The facts of each property matter can result in vastly different outcomes and different minds can draw different conclusions. Negotiations between spouse parties can often add another complicating factor. If an agreement is reached which is not just and equitable in all the circumstances of the case and submitted to the Court in an Application for Consent Orders, the Registrar of the Family Court of Australia will not make the Orders. It is important to understand the principles and see a lawyer experienced in family law so that the right questions can be asked and the correct strategy employed to reach a settlement which can be successfully recorded in Consent Orders.

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