
Relationship breakdown can be very stressful for everyone involved, and especially for children. If you are separating from your partner, there are some important decisions to be made – it is these decisions our family lawyers have helped countless families with over the years.
We understand the emotional trauma that our clients are facing and don't want to burden them further with huge legal fees. Whenever possible, we endeavour to help our clients reach a resolution without the stress and expense of lengthy court trials.
Our family law team include some of some of Sydney’s highest calibre family lawyers and provide expertise across a wide spectrum of family law matters including:
Child custody focuses on the welfare of children and covers decisions such as where the children will live, the share of custody between parties and ongoing financial support for these children.
Click here to read more about Child Custody.If you would like to speak to our experienced family lawyers about your family law or child custody matter, please call us on 02 9211 6011.
A de facto relationship can have similar a legal status to a marriage based on a number of factors such as duration of the relationship, cohabitation, finanical dependence, children and shared ownership of assets.
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If you would like to speak to our family lawyers about de facto laws, please call us on 02 9211 6011.
The actual legal process for applying for a divorce is relatively simple but there are a number of statutory requirements that need to be met for the divorce to be accepted by the court.
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If you would like to speak to our family lawyers about filing for divorce, please call us on 02 9211 6011.
If you have been the victim of domestic violence or you are concerned for your safety, the family court can make a range of orders to protect you. These orders include domestic violence orders and apprehended violence orders.
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If you would like to speak to our family lawyers about filing for divorce, please call us on 02 9211 6011.
Family Court and Federal Magistrate proceedings are rarely simple or quick. Child custody or property disputes can be incredibly traumatic, and for this reason, it's important to speak with an experienced family lawyer at an early stage. We have an impressive track record and extensive experience with family court representation.
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If you need representation in the family court, please call us on 02 9211 6011.
Property settlement relates to the process involved in determining the share of any assets (such as property) between parties. Normally an agreement between parties is sought without involving the courts but quite often the dispute is resolved in the family court.
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If you would like to speak to our family lawyers about property settlement, please call us on 02 9211 6011.
Watson and watson have 3 dedicated family lawyers, supported by an administrative team and who have helped 100's of families with their legal affairs. Unlike most litigation, family law often involves children and as a result, a good family lawyer needs a higher level of compassion, something not found in most other areas of law.
Our family lawyers understand the importance of providing solid legal advice in plain english and are committed to providing swift resolution to all family law matters. It is our experience in helping clients through these difficult times that has earned us a reputation for excellence in family law.
If you would like to speak to us about your family law matter, please call us on 02 9211 6011.
Watson & Watson's family lawyers have helped countless families in Sydney avoid lengthy, costly, legal disputes and empowered them to be able to get on with the next stage of their lives.
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