In Australia, child custody matters are considered the most complex parts of the divorce process. Here are some of the practice areas of our child custody lawyers in Australia:
1. Parenting Arrangements/ Plans
Parenting arrangements aim to protect the child’s rights, interests, and well-being. Our parenting agreement lawyers will help the parents to negotiate, mediate, or litigate about different parenting arrangements, for example,
- Time each parent will spend with the child
- Their parental responsibilities.
- Child’s schooling, health care, religious and social upbringing, extracurricular activities and more.
2. Consent Orders
Our team assist in developing comprehensive consent orders, from preparation to lodgment, that cover all the vital aspects of parenting agreements regarding child custody.
3. Mediation and Dispute Resolution
If there’s any disagreement between the partners regarding child custody, our best family lawyers offer mediation and dispute resolution services, eliminating the need for court intervention.
4. Relocation
Relocation in child custody matters may require some changes to existing parenting arrangements. Australia has very complex laws regarding relocating a child with one parent. In such cases, our expert parenting solicitors help you understand your legal rights and represent you in court.
5. Dispute Resolution in Court
Disputes regarding child custody may include child care and protection, child support, financial arrangements, and other essential matters. Only a professional team of family lawyers can help the parents resolve the dispute. Our expert family lawyers provide legal services and court-ordered dispute resolution services between two parties. Count on our lawyers’ inclusive child custody dispute resolution services in Australia.
6. Child Support
The Australian law encourages parents to protect their children’s rights and provide support after their separation or divorce. It may require the arrangement of agreements regarding child support and financial assistance. We have a team of child support lawyers who can offer assistance in creating and finalizing agreements for child support.
7. Domestic Violence and Child Protection
Physical and emotional abuse and violence can severely impact child’s growth, safety and well being. So, it is crucial to make sure you protect your child. Aussie legal children custody lawyers can help parents develop safety plans for victims and their children’s protection to escape dangerous situations, including obtaining AVO/ DVO orders. We will also assist the victims with information about their legal rights and options for protection under family law.
8. Appeals
An appeal is the process of challenging a court’s decision regarding child custody, parenting arrangements, child support, or other matters of child custody due to disagreements, relocation matters, and other challenges. Whether preparing and submitting appeals, or gathering the necessary documents, our professional family lawyers will help you in any way they can.
If you need professional help regarding appellate court proceedings, presenting arguments, and court representation, count on our best child custody lawyers in Parramatta, Sydney, NSW without delay.