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 very much appreciate the work that New Way did. Your firm was such a blessing to me at a really difficult time!
MT
A massive thank you for all the care packages you have sent over the last 12 months. It really helped and make me feel that I am not alone. Once again, Thank you so Much!
MV
My matter was a moral one rather than a legal one and I felt fully supported by New Way Lawyers throughout the entire process. I was never led to believe that we would be successful in achieving my desired outcome but I felt it was worth a small investment on my behalf to try. The letter written on my behalf was very persuasive and although we’d given it our best shot I fully expected our appeal to be rejected. Regardless of the outcome I was very grateful for the way my case was handled by New Way Lawyers. You can imagine my delight when I received advice that our appeal had been accepted. I’m very grateful for the assistance Phillipa, Joanne and your company have give me with this matter and I offer you my sincere thanks you for your help. I am very impressed with your business.
BR
I really appreciate your lunch with a lawyer, for a self represented litigant it is so helpful have a wonderful afternoon.
I could not have gotten through this year without New Way Lawyers. After one consultation with Ryan I knew that he and the staff there know everything there is to know about family law. I highly recommend them.
They have supported me and helped me put things in place so that I can be the best version of myself and the best mum I can be.
RB
I can’t express in words my gratitude and how helpful your information and guidance has been and how much it has calmed my anxiety whilst I try and do my best to prepare all of the court documentation.
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