At Adelaide Legal Solutions, we are skilled advocates in family law and offer a wide range of services designed to support you during life’s most challenging moments. Our services include:
We’re committed to helping you find solutions that work for your unique circumstances.
Our 60-minute initial consultation is designed to give you the clarity and confidence you need to move forward. For a fixed fee of $550 (incl. GST), you’ll receive:
This session is your first step towards resolving your family law matter with confidence.
Mediation is a collaborative and less adversarial way to resolve family law disputes. At Adelaide Legal Solutions, we can help with:
Our goal is to help you find solutions that work for everyone involved.
In Australia, you need to be separated for at least 12 months before applying for a divorce. You can still be considered separated if you’re living under the same roof but are living separate lives.
Not necessarily. If both parties agree on the terms of the divorce, court attendance may not be required. However, unresolved issues regarding property or children may necessitate court proceedings.
Absolutely! We provide expert legal services for de facto relationship separations, including:
We’re here to ensure you receive the support and advice you need.
Yes, we can assist in creating parenting plans through negotiation or mediation. These plans are designed to prioritise your children’s well-being and establish clear guidelines for parenting arrangements.
Property settlements are based on what is fair and equitable. Factors considered include:
We’ll work with you to ensure a fair outcome.
Whether or not you need to sell the family home depends on your specific circumstances, including your financial situation and any agreements reached during the property settlement process.
Superannuation is treated like property and can be split between both parties as part of a property settlement. Seeking legal advice is essential to understand how superannuation is divided.
Yes, parenting arrangements can be changed if circumstances have shifted significantly since the original agreement.
We can help you renegotiate your arrangement or take the necessary legal steps to modify court orders.
Yes, we assist clients with family violence matters, including obtaining intervention orders to protect the safety of individuals and children. Our team is experienced in providing support and guidance in these sensitive situations.
Absolutely! We provide legal advice and services for same-sex and de facto relationship separations, ensuring that all clients receive the same comprehensive support.
Yes, while we aim to resolve most matters through negotiation and mediation, we also provide robust legal representation in court when necessary.
This includes disputes over parenting arrangements, property settlements, or family violence matters.
We understand that these situations can be stressful, and we’re here to make things easier. Our team can help you:
We’ll work with you to find practical solutions tailored to your needs.
While you can handle some family law matters on your own, having a lawyer ensures your rights are protected and that you get expert advice.
We’re here to guide you through the process and help you achieve the best possible outcome.
Child support is based on:
We can help you understand how it works and negotiate fair agreements that work for your family.
If you’re struggling to reach an agreement, the Family Court can step in to decide what’s best for your child.
We’re here to support you every step of the way, whether it’s through negotiation or representation in court.
It’s easy to get started—just reach out to us! We’ll chat about your situation, provide advice, and guide you through the next steps.
As soon as you have separated you can make arrangements to split your property and debts between you and your ex partner, you do not have to wait until you are divorced.
There is an established process in cases where there is disagreement over how property should be split. Firstly the court needs to be satisfied that you have attempted to reach agreement, and to this end you will be ordered to participate in dispute resolution.
If this doesn’t resolve the matter then an application for property orders must be filed with the Family Court or Federal Magistrates Court. This application must be made within 12 months of your divorce becoming final.
The matter will be set down for hearing and a legally binding decision will be made by the court.
Firstly the court will calculate the total assets owned by both parties, including property, shares, cars, jewelry, savings, furniture etc. This includes things you brought into the relationship, those acquired during the relationship and also those purchased after separation.
Next the court will weigh up the contributions from both parties, including financial, non-financial, inheritances and assets brought into the relationship.
Then the court will look at the future needs of both parties, including factors such as your capacity to earn money and your parental responsibilities.
Lastly the court will make a decision based on what is just and equitable to both parties.
