Family Law
Property + Divorce + Parenting
Separation and Divorce
Can Be Hard
At Kelly Kelly Legal our family law experts will support you through every step of your family law journey.
We are focused on helping you achieve a prompt and cost-effective outcome so that you can get on with your life.
Our family law experts can help you in the following ways, depending on your situation:
- initial advice
- assistance to negotiate your matter
- represent you in Court (if required)
- support you through mediation
If your matter goes to Court, we will advocate for you and ensure that you receive the best possible outcome.
We are different, because we genuinely care about you.
Contact UsWe have extensive experience to assist you in all areas of family law, including:
- Property Settlements for married couples
- Complex Property Settlements involving significant wealth, inc. Farms + Businesses
- Financial Agreements including pre-nuptial agreements
- Divorce
- Children + Child Support
- De Facto Relationships
- Same-Sex Relationships
- Injunctions + Restraining Orders
- Spousal Maintenance
- Adult Child Maintenance
- Intervention Orders
- Superannuation Splitting
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all family matters have to go to court?
No.
We strongly recommend that you obtain legal advice as soon as possible.
It is a good idea to obtain legal advice when you are experiencing difficulties in your relationship, even if you have not yet separated.
Good legal advice can ensure that you have financial security following a separation.
We are experienced at negotiating good outcomes for clients without the need to engage in lengthy and costly litigation.
We can't reach an agreement, what do we do?
Not all matters are capable of a resolution without the need to go to Court.
This can be the case where you are dealing with a spouse or party that are unreasonable.
Kelly Kelly Legal have significant experience in representing clients in the Family Law Courts and can ensure your matter is handled competently and that the best possible outcome is achieved for you.
When can I get a divorce?
In order to apply for a Divorce, you must have been separated for at least 12 months.
You can however, commence negotiations for a property settlement prior to this date.
After you have divorced, you only have 12 months to commence an application in the Family Law Courts for a property settlement.
What happens to my children after we separate?
The relevant legislation in relation to children is the Family Law Act.
The law clearly states that unless there are exceptional circumstances, it is in a child’s best interest to have regular and substantial time with both parents.
If you are able to reach an agreement, Kelly Kelly Legal can assist you to have the arrangement prepared in a binding way.
If you are unable to reach an agreement, the first step is to attend Family Dispute Resolution.
If the situation is urgent or you can’t resolve the dispute at Family Dispute Resolution then we can assist you to prepare an application in the Family Law Courts.
