Sydney Family Lawyers
Armstrong Legal’s Sydney Family lawyers are friendly and approachable family law specialists. They handle all family law matters such as child custody, child support arrangements, divorce, financial agreements, marriage separation and property settlements. Our lawyers can advise you on your situation. They practice solely in Family Law and regularly negotiate successful outcomes for clients.
The team will approach your case with sensitivity and compassion. Armstrong Legal’s Family Lawyers will gather the facts from you and work diligently to achieve a positive outcome. They strive to minimise your legal costs, offering value for money and can deal with sensitive matters such as domestic violence or child abduction.
Your lawyer will be upfront about your rights and obligations. Our family lawyers are responsive and will answer any questions you have giving you peace of mind. Our track record is impeccable and our team conducts extensive legal research before developing a strategy.
Divorce
Have you recently separated and now want to file for divorce? Do you have an amicable relationship with your spouse?There’s plenty to consider before you and your spouse sign an Application for divorce form. It’s a decision that you shouldn’t take lightly, and once you’ve served the divorce papers, it can be hard to reverse that decision or withdraw your Application for divorce.
A divorce can be stressful, with emotions running high, and in a lot of divorce scenarios, the two parties are not on the same page. Armstrong Legal’s Sydney Family Lawyers can answer any questions you may have, for example:
- What is the effect of divorce on remarrying?
- How do I qualify for divorce?
- What is a divorce order?
- Are there any time limits on dividing shared property?
- Can I apply for a property settlement after the time limit has passed?
- Am I entitled to spousal maintenance?
For more information about divorcing in Sydney or to get some legal advice, contact our specialist family lawyers on 1300 038 223.
De facto
If you’re in a de facto relationship, you may register the relationship with Births Deaths and Marriages subject to meeting specific criteria. You don’t have to do this but there are many benefits to doing so. A professional family lawyer can explain this in further detail.
If you plan to enter into a de facto relationship, are already in one or intend to separate, you can enter into a financial agreement. If you are unsure of what a financial agreement should include or how it may be beneficial, contact our Sydney Family Lawyers on 1300 038 223.
Armstrong Legal’s Sydney Family Lawyers can answer questions such as:
- What is a de facto relationship?
- Was I in a de facto relationship?
- Can you have more than one de facto relationship?
In most cases, a de facto relationship ends peacefully; however, there are sometimes disputes over the separation of property or custody of children. When you’re ending a de facto relationship, you should see a lawyer at the earliest opportunity so that you don’t jeopardise your future legal entitlements.
Separation
Regardless of how long your relationship was, separation is a challenging and emotionally fraught time. It takes a toll on you, your partner and your children. You may struggle to think clearly, so you should consult Armstrong Legal’s Sydney Family Lawyers to relieve some of that pressure. They will be able to answer questions like:
- Are we separated?
- How will the children’s future living arrangements be affected?
- Can I still see my children?
- What can I do if there is family violence?
- Do I need to move out of the former home?
- What happens if we’re still living together?
- What will happen to our assets?
- What happens to my superannuation entitlements?
- What if we have a business together?
- Do we need to go to court?
Contact the Sydney Family Law team!
Taking the next step and contacting a lawyer can be scary. Our lawyers will make you feel comfortable so you can talk about your situation.
Property Settlement
Divorce and separation often lead to real estate and other assets being divided. Ideally, both parties will reach an agreement without involving lawyers or litigation commencing, however, sometimes lawyers are needed to handle the negotiations.
There is a strict two-year time limit from the date of your separation to make a property settlement claim. That time limit decreases to one year for couples who have a divorce order so it’s vital you get advice from a Sydney family lawyer as soon as you can.
Our lawyers may be able to assist after this time; however, getting a favourable property settlement will be harder. You may need show the courts why they should look at your application.
Our specialist family lawyers can assist with the entire property settlement process including answering questions such as:
- How long should I wait to commence property settlement?
- How is everything split?
- What’s the process for determining property division?
- What property gets divided when the relationship ends?
- What happens to the family home?
- What happens to debts?
Our lawyers will advise you on how you should handle your finances after the property settlement is complete.
Custody
Children get caught in the middle of custody disputes and it can be helpful to involve a lawyer in order to reach an agreement with your former spouse. Our Sydney family lawyers can negotiate on your behalf and draw up a formal agreement with the other parent so your entitlements and responsibilities are clear. If it is not possible to come to an agreement, they can advocate for you in court, ensuring all the material in your favour is put before the judge.
Our Family Law team will take the pressure off you and make the process as stress-free as possible so give them a call on 1300 038 223.
How our Sydney Family Lawyers can help
Armstrong Legal’s Sydney Family Lawyers want to help you move on with your life after a relationship or marriage breaks down.
Our team is experienced in:
- Divorce
- Separation
- Property Settlement
- Parenting Matters
- Spousal Maintenance
- Child Support
Our team of Family Lawyers in Sydney
Our team of exceptional lawyers are available from 7am until midnight on 1300 038 223 and can provide advice and representation across our seven areas of expertise, which are criminal law, family law, corporate criminal law, contested estates, traffic law, commercial law and administrative law.
All of our professional and dedicated Sydney lawyers are ready to assist with your legal matter in Sydney and surrounding areas.