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What to Do After Separating From Your Spouse

Updated on May 29, 2015 2 min read 340 views Copy Link

Laura Turner

Published in May 29, 2015 Updated on May 29, 2015 2 min read 340 views

What to Do After Separating From Your Spouse

 

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Have you just separated from your spouse or partner and dread the thought of going to Court to sort out property settlement and/or access to children issues? Did you know that Court really is only the last resort and there are many other options you can try beforehand? And – even if you can’t come to an agreement quickly, all is not lost. About 95% of all Court proceedings commenced in the Family Law Courts get resolved without going to trial.

What options are available?

It is sometimes hard to sit down with your ex and discuss these issues one on one. It can be very overwhelming for both involved and emotions are running high. As experienced family lawyers, we can help you write down in a letter what you are requesting and help you communicate your needs and concerns. This helps open up the dialogue in the hope an agreement can be reached. We can also help organise mediation between the parties and help you to formulate a plan to achieve your goals, and assist with putting child support arrangements into place.

What happens if we do reach an agreement as to property split?

In many circumstances through negotiations and mediation an agreement between the parties can be reached reasonably quickly. This agreement can then be drafted into Consent Orders and filed in the Court. The agreement will then become a binding Court Order. This can be done before your divorce application (if there is one) is finalised.

What happens if an agreement as to property split can’t be reached?

Sometimes, even after every attempt to negotiate has been made, there may be still some issues not agreed upon. In these circumstances you may need to commence proceedings in the Family Court. If your matter involves custody issues then the Court will allocate you a family consultant who will meet with yourself, your ex and the children to attempt to obtain a resolution. This will occur even before the first Court date. The Family Consultant will be involved until the matter has been finalised.

Separating from one’s spouse or partner can be a very difficult and confusing time. It is important that you get advice from an experienced family lawyer who can assess your particular situation and advise as to the best way to proceed.

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May 29, 2015

Laura Turner

Senior Associate

Laura Turner holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts as well as a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. She is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Queensland. Laura began her legal experience through volunteering with the Student Legal Service offering free advice to students, and through a clerkship in the conveyancing team of a law firm in Hobart. She also volunteered at a Prisoner Legal Service, assisting inmates to obtain parole. Laura has a strong focus on family law, criminal and traffic law, although looks to broaden her knowledge into migration and civil law.
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Laura Turner

Senior Associate

Laura Turner holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts as well as a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. She is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Queensland. Laura began her legal experience through volunteering with the Student Legal Service offering free advice to students, and through a clerkship in the conveyancing team of a law firm in Hobart. She also volunteered at a Prisoner Legal Service, assisting inmates to obtain parole. Laura has a strong focus on family law, criminal and traffic law, although looks to broaden her knowledge into migration and civil law.

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