Looking for Family Law Solicitors in Sydney?
At Marsdens, we have a strong Family Law team equipped with a high standard of skill, care and legal knowledge to effectively resolve complex parenting and property matters.
Family breakdown or separation is a highly emotional situation and we aim to provide our clients with a supportive environment by keeping them informed and involved so they can feel confident in the outcome.
Our team is led by our Accredited Family Law Specialists, Mr Tom Reeve, Mrs Nevine Youssef and Mrs Jean Alim, and backed by a dedicated team of legal experts with years of experience in advising and representing clients in Court.
Nobody wants to be in a position where they feel they need a family law firm to sort out their family issues, but sometimes there is simply no other way to get to the bottom of problems that are so close to the heart. Marsdens Law Group is a long-established law firm and thanks to more than 50 years of experience we are also specialists in family law. Our dedicated team understand completely the difficulties that families face when disputes and problems arise, and our entire company are sensitive to the financial and emotional cost of any issue within a family, whether it involves a separation, parental problems or family disputes. Our main aim is to listen to your needs and worries and to work with you to reach a suitable outcome in the quickest and most effective manner.
Any dynamic that leads to the breakdown of a family unit requires sensitive and professional help to break through the emotional stresses and find the best resolution for everyone. That means you need to find the best family law firm in Sydney that you can, so don't hesitate to get in touch with us and find out more.
What Do Family Law Attorneys Do?
Any family breakdown, whether it is just between couples or if there are children involved too, is an extremely challenging and emotional situation to be in. It is not easy to get a clear picture of the best outcome you may want or need when emotions are riding high. That is why employing specialist law firms for family matters is so important.
Our professional team of experts can give personal and sensitive advice on any and all matters concerning the family, however large or small. Whether you are a couple needing to sort out a separation or divorce (including same-sex couples), or you are having parenting disputes and need advice on child support, or you want help to sort out binding financial arrangements, Marsdens Law Group is a family law firm you can count on.
Our skilled team is led by family law accredited specialists and legal experts, who between them have years of experience representing their clients in court, and a wealth of knowledge and advice to offer you regarding any situation you may find yourself in.
Let Our Family Law Firm Sort Out Your Problems for You
If you want a Sydney family law firm that treats you with care and has the skill and knowledge to effectively resolve any family issues, including parental and property difficulties, then look no further than Marsdens. We are a group of family law solicitors whose main objective is to try to resolve matters as early as possible - we aim to avoid costly and stressful situations as much as we can.
We also work with other specialised experts such as psychologists, psychiatrists, accountants and valuers so we can offer you further help and achieve the best possible outcome in the least amount of time. We will tailor our solutions to fit individual problems, so don't hesitate to get in touch and find out how we can help you.
Our team is also committed to the early resolution of disputes, encouraging clients to explore alternative and the more cost effective methods of settling matters which will greatly reduce the stress and uncertainty associated with litigation.
Whatever path you choose to take, our Family Law solicitors will listen to you and work with you. Part of our expertise also includes working with other recognised experts such as psychologists, psychiatrists, accountants and valuers so we can achieve the best possible outcome in your case.
Expertise Across All Aspects of Family Law
Our expertise extends across all aspects of Family Law and includes:
- Collaborative law
- Family Dispute Resolution
- Divorce
- Parenting Disputes & Child Support
- Property Disputes
- Binding Financial Agreements
- Same Sex Couples and Separation
Our Family Law solicitors are sensitive to the financial and emotional costs that accompany a family separation. We will work with you from the start to identify your objectives and needs and how best to achieve them. For personalised and professional advice, contact Marsdens today.
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FAQ
Parties are required pursuant to the law to disclose fully and frankly to the other party their financial position and must provide all their financial documentation as requested. In the event they fail to do so Orders can be sought from the Court and there can be Cost Orders made against the non-complying party.
Parental responsibility relates to which parent can make decisions about any major life developments, such as the child’s religion or which school they will attend. Until there’s a Court Order in place, both parents are to consult each other on these matters and reach joint decisions where possible. Court Orders will then stipulate if one parent is to have sole parental responsibility or if this is to be shared by both parties.
No, this is a common misconception of family law. In family law property matters, the division of assets is based upon the financial and non-financial contributions made by each party at the commencement of the relationship, during the relationship and after separation, as well as the future needs of both parties. There is no automatic apportionment of assets.
No, commencing Court proceedings is always the last resort. An agreement known as Consent Orders can be entered into out of court if the parties have already informally agreed on the parenting or property arrangements going forward. Also before going to Court, negotiations can occur between solicitors or through Dispute Resolution. Taking your matter to court can often be a significant cause of stress, so we attempt to avoid this wherever possible and appropriate.
Yes definitely. If you both have reached an agreement then we can create what is known as a Consent Order. This involves you providing us with your expectations as to how you want the split to occur and who gets what. We can then tailor an Order precisely in line with what you want to happen which sets out exactly how the assets are to be divided. The documents are then registered with the Court to formalise the agreement.
There are several options available to deal with the division of superannuation. It can be treated as part of the asset pool and split between the parties after separation in accordance with the division of the entire property pool. Superannuation can also be dealt with separately if you and your former partner have reached an agreement about how you wish to divide the amount available.
Parties to a Family Law matter are obliged to attend a Family Dispute Resolution Conference prior to going to Court. If an agreement cannot be reached at mediation, the matter will proceed to Court however it is always preferable to settle outside of Court to reduce the emotional and financial burden on parties.
Yes, it is very important that this is done as soon as possible. Should you unfortunately pass away before your Will is updated, your former partner would likely be entitled to whatever portion of your estate you had initially left them. We are always more than happy to refer you to our Estate Planning department to assist you with updating your Will.
No, infidelity is not a factor in family law parenting or property proceedings. Nor can any other legal action be taken on that ground alone. Parenting matters are concerned with what arrangement will be in the best interests of the child. Property matters and the subsequent division of assets is based on the contributions and future needs of the parties.
Litigation finance has become prominent in the Family Law space. Litigation finance is like any other finance, a third party provides financial support to one of the parties involved in a Family Law matter. Litigation lenders ease the financial burden of separation and aim to create equal access to financial and legal resources for both parties. With the help of your lawyer, lenders assess your likely outcome in a matter and will provide funding that can be used for lawyers' fees and disbursements such as valuations or barristers fees. The funds do not become repayable until your matter has been finalised.
There is no correlation between seeing the child and their needs which come at a financial cost and they should be taken care of.
Depends if reach an agreement or if going to Court. If there is an agreement, it will be much quicker. If there is no agreement and litigation, 12 to 18 months at a minimum.
Unless there is any risk factors involved, or not in children’s best interest. Then generally, you should let parent’s see their kids.
Conflict of interest and even though there is an agreement. Most of the time the advice we give one client can be contrary to the advice we would give the other.
You could. If it was a lie it creates all sorts of problems for you. If you do owe them, and a debt, then sure you can. But if just doing to take money out of the property pool then probably going to get caught out, so don’t do it.
