Parenting
Pre-Action Procedures
Pre-action procedures are where you, and your legal representative, attempt to resolve a dispute outside of court.
When it comes to parenting matters, pre-action procedures must be completed before you can take your matter to the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, which may be necessary in more complex family law matters.
Separating is one of the most difficult things you can go through. And this is true for your children as well. At Advocate Family Lawyers, our priority is the best interests of both you and your children, with the aim that you can all move on quickly and with as positive an outcome for all as possible.
Child support is financial support for children following a relationship breakdown.
This is one of the most important ways to ensure your children are provided and cared for now and into the future. We recommend that this is considered and then formalised when deciding to separate or divorce.
Once a child reaches 18 years of age, they may still qualify for child maintenance depending on the circumstances. This can include if your child is studying, has a serious illness or a disability.
There are many circumstances where you or your former partner may want to move locations following a separation. This may be to access family support, move back to your hometown or country, or because you are unable to afford to live in the same place as your financial circumstances have changed.
The Federal Circuit and Family Law Court takes child abuse seriously. If your child is in a position of danger, then the court must act on it.
If you feel your child is in danger, then we can help guide you through the legal process so that both you and your child are protected.
If a parent does not comply with a Parenting Order, it is said that the parent has contravened the Parenting Order.
This includes failing to comply or taking an action to prevent the other parent from spending time with their children in accordance with the Parenting Order.
Grandparents are often important relationships for children in terms of support and care. And when a divorce or separation occurs, this can affect these relationships, particularly when they are prevented from spending time with their children due to the new parental care arrangements.
Advocate Family Lawyers is a unique firm practising exclusively in Family Law servicing the inner south-eastern suburbs including Malvern, Caulfield, Toorak, Glen Iris and Armadale areas.
We offer legal services in all areas of Family Law including settlements, mediation, divorce, property, children’s matters, financial agreements and intervention orders.
Advocate Family Lawyers acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Peoples and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
