Family Law Firm Melbourne
Grice Legal Can Assist You in All Areas of Family and Relationship Law
Events governed by family law in Victoria are the type of events that can either bring great joy or great sadness. For example, you might be planning a marriage or, alternatively, ending one. Whatever the case may be for you, getting compassionate yet smart legal advice and representation can make all the difference.
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Family Law Legal Framework in Victoria
In Australia, family law is primarily governed by the Family Law Act 1975, which sets out the principles, procedures, and guidelines for resolving family disputes and issues. The Act covers a wide range of matters related to family relationships, including:
Divorce
Parental responsibility
Child custody
Property division
Spousal maintenance
Under the Family Law Act, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia has jurisdiction to hear and decide family law matters.
This court deals with disputes and issues arising from family relationships.
Courts provide a forum for parties to resolve their differences through mediation, negotiation, or litigation if necessary.
Best Interests of the Child
The Family Law Act promotes the best interests of the child as the paramount consideration in all decisions concerning children. It encourages parents to cooperate in making arrangements for their children's care and upbringing. An emphasis is given to shared parental responsibility where appropriate.
Other Relevant Laws
Other legislation and regulations also play a role in family law matters in Australia.
For example, the Child Support (Assessment) Act 1989 governs the calculation and collection of child support payments. State and territory laws may also address specific issues such as domestic violence, adoption, and child protection.
The legal framework of family law is designed to promote the welfare and best interests of family members, encourage dispute resolution, and provide mechanisms for fair and equitable resolution of family disputes. At Grice Legal, our family law lawyers are here to ensure that the intent and purpose behind family law are upheld.
Family Law Legal Services We Handle in Victoria
At Grice Legal, we understand the emotional challenges and overall sensitive nature of family law, and this can be true whether it's an issue of adoption or divorce. With this insight, our family law lawyers provide a range of legal services to assist these individuals and families.
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Our family lawyers assist clients with the legal process of divorce, including filing divorce applications, negotiating settlements, and representing clients in divorce proceedings.
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Our lawyers help parents establish parenting arrangements, including custody, visitation rights, and decision-making responsibilities regarding their children.
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Our family law lawyers advise clients on their rights and obligations concerning child support payments, including calculating child support amounts and seeking enforcement or variation of child support orders.
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Our lawyers assist clients in resolving property disputes arising from separation or divorce, including the division of assets, liabilities, and financial resources accumulated during the relationship.
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Our family lawyers provide advice and representation to clients seeking or contesting spousal maintenance payments following separation or divorce.
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Our lawyers assist victims of domestic violence in obtaining protection orders and other legal remedies to ensure their safety and well-being.
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Our family law lawyers draft and review prenuptial agreements and financial agreements to protect their clients' assets and clarify financial arrangements in the event of separation or divorce.
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Our lawyers represent parents or caregivers in child protection proceedings initiated by child welfare authorities, advocating for the best interests of the child while protecting their clients' rights.
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Our family law lawyers guide clients through the legal process of adoption and surrogacy, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and protecting the rights of all parties involved.
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Our lawyers facilitate mediation and other alternative dispute resolution processes to help parties resolve family law disputes amicably and without the need for court intervention.
Throughout our representation, we keep our clients well-informed because, in doing so, they can make better decisions for themselves and their loved ones.
Why Choose Grice Legal for Family Law Advice and Representation?
We represent many women, men, children, and families throughout Victoria when they seek help with a family-related legal matter. Our clients choose us because we have proven our capabilities, but also because we offer:
Objective advice:
As we said, family law matters can be highly emotional and so clients may make impulsive decisions that they regret later. By engaging us and obtaining objective advice grounded in facts, our clients steer clear of hastily opting for resolutions that may leave them in a precarious financial or parenting position.
Access to vital information:
In complex family law cases, the insights and testimonies of professionals like bankers, investment consultants, appraisers, physicians, and mental health experts can be indispensable. Our seasoned family law lawyers have extensive networks and can enlist experts who can bolster your case with their expertise.
Courtroom prowess:
Litigation experience is invaluable in many family and divorce proceedings. Through courtroom battles, our family law lawyers have developed unparalleled insight into the strategies opposing counsel might employ and how judges are likely to respond to different arguments and evidence.
Ultimately, we guide our clients, helping them make smart decisions for themselves and their families. We use our skills to resolve disputes in terms that are most favourable for our clients and their loved ones.
We Understand That Legal Costs Can be Daunting.
That’s why we want to make the way in which we charge our fees for the work we do as transparent as possible.
Where possible, we have outlined expected fees for financial agreements and divorce applications so you can plan for your needs. We believe these fees not only offer you the best value, but also reflect the detailed work we will undertake.
For more complex matters we will charge on a time basis. In those cases, this is something that is best discussed with you once we understand your unique issues and needs.
The costs listed here are an indication only and exclude any Court or government fees . Once we have discussed your matter, we will provide you with a cost estimate and disclosure.
Financial & Child Support Agreements
Divorce Applications
Contact Compassionate, Resourceful Family Law Lawyers in Victoria Today
We all have families. We know all the various situations and issues that can arise. We know how emotions can affect decisions. Our family law lawyers at Grice Legal act as your trusted representative, providing thoughtful advice and negotiating on your behalf. We intend to help families in any and every way we can.
