Separation & Divorce Lawyers
Separation and divorce is never an easy time for any family. New Way Lawyers are here to support you and your family through this difficult transition, to the other side and beyond. We pride ourselves on our client care and genuinely aim to create long-term and sustainable solutions to your legal disputes.
Separation vs Divorce
The reason we use the term ‘separation’ rather than divorce is because divorce itself – though never pleasant – is largely procedural and it is the separation phase that is usually the most difficult.
The divorce process is quite straightforward and entails the following steps, which we can look after for you:
Separation
Separation is when the relationship is understood to have ended on a final basis. This will usually although not always entail one party moving out of the family home.
Application
Once you and your partner have been separated for at least one year, you are able to apply to the Court for a divorce. A number of documents must be filed with the Courts and certain criteria satisfied, which we will guide you through.
Hearing
We will attend the hearing and represent you before Court, when necessary. If the Court is satisfied that the requirements are met, a Divorce Order will be granted.
Finalisation
One month after the Hearing, the Divorce Order will become effective and your divorce will be finalised. You may then remarry if you wish.
Happy clients
I wanted to thank you Joanne for all your work and effort on behalf of my family and I. Everyone at New Way Lawyers has been very helpful and made an unfamiliar process relatively easy for me. Thanks so much for everything. All the best.
BA
Thanks for all your help with everything. It’s such a crazy ride that I knew nothing of. Having your calm and patient approach was very helpful for me. If anyone needs a family lawyer I’ll be sure to recommend you.
DB
Can you believe this day has finally arrived?! I couldn’t let it pass without thanking you sincerely Andrew for bringing this matter to an end, when at times it wasn’t going anywhere and I simply lost sight of the finish line.
GG
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for me, I really appreciate it.
MC
Thank you for your advice. You guys are sooo amazing to provide this FREE service. The community needs it!
Thank you so much Andrew and Esther for your support and work at mediation the other day, and all the other work around it. I’m really happy with what was achieved and I think you did really well to get that last bit sorted out the way you did. I am so excited that this is all nearly over.
HR
A holistic approach to family law
No matter what your family law situation New Way Lawyers endeavour to make the separation process as straight-forward and accessible for you as possible. We provide practical advice in relation to the breakdown of both marriages and de facto relationships.
As well as providing expert legal advice we offer an optional Client Care Program through which we provide support and encouragement. We understand the importance of acknowledging children’s wishes and believe that ensuring that your children’s wishes are heard should they wish to voice them can often assist in strengthening your children’s sense of security in a situation where they have very little practical control.
Where a relationship breaks down, the situation of the parties naturally change as do their associated rights and responsibilities. We offer a holistic approach and are able to assist you concurrently with interrelated family law issues.
How can we help?
One of our family lawyers can provide advice to you regarding separation and divorce, including:
- Making an application for divorce
- Making an application for a decree nisi
- Providing advice about entitlements to property and financial settlement
- Advising on disclosure information
- Attending family dispute resolution or mediation and negotiating agreement about property and financial settlement
- Preparing consent orders for property settlement
- Preparing a Binding Financial Agreement
- Preparing a Superannuation Agreement
- Appearing at court for interim hearings and final hearings for property and financial matters
- Appearing at special court hearings for property matters including injunctions, interim distributions and spousal support
- Representation for enforcement Proceedings
- Representation to set aside a Binding Financial Agreement
- Appealing property and financial settlement orders