Family Law

Experienced Family Lawyers in Launceston

Family Law

Legal Solutions specialises in matrimonial and relationship property law and parenting issues. In terms of parenting issues, we can assist you with the following:-

  • Disputes as to where a child should live
  • What time you should spend with your child
  • Relocation Applications intra-state, interstate and overseas
  • Urgent Recovery Orders if your child has been taken or withheld from you
  • Location Orders to find out where your child is now living
  • DNA testing procedures to prove or disprove paternity
  • Restraint Orders and Family Violence Orders for your or your children’s protection
  • Parenting Applications in the Family Court and Federal Magistrates Courts of Australia (in Tasmania and interstate)
  • Advice as to Court processes and requirements if you are self-represented

As to matrimonial and relationship (defacto) property settlements:-

  • Consent Orders to formalise any agreement you may have
  • Urgent spousal maintenance and financial support
  • Property division
  • Transfer of real property
  • Superannuation splits
  • Financial Agreements
  • Affidavit and trial preparation
  • Property Applications in both the Family Court and Federal Magistrates Courts of Australia (in Tasmania and interstate)
  • Advice as to Court processes and requirements if you are self-represented

We acknowledge that a relationship breakdown is a traumatic and emotional experience. We can provide you with informed, sensitive, practical and objective advice. Often, being able to make an informed decision can assist parties in moving through the process of effecting a permanent separation and making decisions that are in the best interest of you and your children.

Upon your first appointment, we will be able to give you reliable advice about your legal rights, entitlements, and obligations. Often, that advice can determine whether your decision to separate is a permanent one or whether you decide to separate from your partner at all. We can assist you in responding to a Court Application or demands from your ex-partner’s lawyer.

To assist us in helping you, we recommend that you bring to your first appointment:-

  • Any correspondence you have received from a lawyer
  • Any Court Application or Order that you may have been served with
  • In property matters, a list of assets and liabilities, together with realistic market values
  • A copy of your health care or pension card, if you have one
  • Every case is different, and your rights and entitlements depend on a number of factors, all particularly relevant to your own individual circumstances.
  • When dealing with parenting matters, we will require your instructions as to:-
  • The care arrangements for your child/children that existed when you were together
  • Whether you, your ex-partner or your children have any health issues or special needs
  • What arrangements have been in place for your child/children post-separation
  • Details of your work commitments and your ability to provide care and supervision for your children
  • Details of any family violence, alcohol or substance abuse issues.

When dealing with property matters, we will explore the following:

  • What are your assets and liabilities
  • Do we have agreed values
  • Do we need to obtain valuations or appraisals of items in dispute
  • What contributions have you made during the relationship
  • What assets did you have at the beginning of your relationship
  • Who looked after the children
  • Who worked, and how much did you earn
  • Have either of you undertaken renovations or improvements to your property
  • Did your family or friends assist you financially
  • Does one of you have a gambling problem
  • Have there been any windfalls or inheritances
  • What are your future needs
  • What is your income earning capacity, and has it been affected by the relationship
  • Who will have the major care of the child/children
  • Are there any health issues
  • Is there a disparity in your ages or incomes

We ordinarily request an initial security deposit of $500.00, which is held in our Trust account as security for the costs you will incur and potentially for any disbursements such as Court filing fees or valuation expenses. If you are experiencing financial hardship, we can discuss alternative financial arrangements. 

We will provide you with full details of our scale of fees and charges in plain English, or contact us by phone to discuss our fees.

Our location is private, parking is easy, and your confidentiality is guaranteed.

Our lawyers are qualified to represent you both as a Barrister and a Solicitor. Family Law is a Federal Jurisdiction, and we can represent you throughout Australia, wherever your matter may be listed.

However, we firmly believe that the best possible outcome for you is to avoid litigation and the court process if at all possible and to resolve all outstanding issues between you and your former partner in a timely and amicable fashion.

Often, lawyers can make matters worse by being aggressive, demanding and confronting. We prefer to provide you with sound legal advice and attempt to broker a consent agreement.

We encourage and regularly use alternative dispute resolution methods such as Tasmanian Mediation Services, and we will happily attend mediation with you to attempt to settle your matter. In our experience, that process is often a lot more effective than having lawyer’s letters fly backwards and forwards over weeks, if not months.

We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your particular needs. Friends and family members are always welcome to join you at your appointments, especially the first one, which can be daunting.

” Let us guide you through the legal process with experienced, friendly, compassionate and informed family law advice.”

Contact our lawyers on (03) 6334 4429 to protect your family today.

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