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We are easily accessible and affordable

We provide services in all areas of family law including but not limited to the following:

Separation & Divorce

Separation is when you and your partner stop living together in a domestic or marriage-like relationship. This can be a very stressful time for all parties involved. We provide compassionate and realistic expert advice to guide you through your decision making on all aspects of separation including but not limited divorce (the legal ending of a marriage)..

Property Settlements

After you separate from your spouse, you will likely need to make arrangements to divide your property and separate your finances. We can assist you in the negotiation of asset division or represent you in property proceedings.

Parenting Arrangements

We offer expert advice, assistance with Parenting Plans or Consent Orders and can aid you in the application of Parenting Orders and represent you in Court.

Consent Orders & Financial Agreements

While it is not compulsory to formalise your agreement about property and/or children, it is recommended that you formalise your agreement by obtaining consent orders from the Family Court. We can provide you with advice on Consent Order and also help you in the preparation and filing of the same in the Court.

We are also able to assist with matters involving financial agreements (contract between the parties that can deal with how property will be divided if a relationship breaks down)

Spousal Maintenance

We can provide legal advice on your eligibility for Spousal Maintenance, assist you in negotiations or represent you in Court, where necessary.

Family & Domestic Violence (FVROs & VROs)

Domestic and family violence can take many forms, and be committed by a partner, carer or family member. It involves any behaviour that is intended to control, dominate or frighten, and includes assault (physical or sexual), psychological or emotional abuse, financial abuse, verbal abuse, intimidation, and harassment. It can also involve abuse of pets and damage to property.

Laws, processes and services are in place to help people subjected to violent and unacceptable behaviour and to protect you and your children, pets and property.

Whatever your circumstances, we can give you options and support if you are involved in a situation of domestic or family violence.

Legal Aid Services

We are recognised Legal Aid Panel Practitioners, and can represent grant approved clients on this basis.

We also Offer Unbundled Family Law services

Unbundling legal services, where a lawyer provides legal services for part of your legal matter, gives you more control over your case and the cost associated with it, and allows you to save costs on those parts you can do yourself. If you want a legal professional handling your case from start to finish, guiding you ever step of the way, use our classic full services.

Legal advice Without Jargon

Step 1: choose unbundled service

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The first meeting with one of our experienced lawyers to discuss your matter.
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Any additional meeting with one of our experienced lawyers (after your initial consultation) to further discuss your matter.

Step 2: fill in the form

Document preparation

Step 1: choose unbundled service

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This is the Court’s main application form and is used to inform the Court of the Orders (interim or final) that a person wishes to seek.
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This is the Court’s main response form and is used by a person named as a ‘Respondent’ (in a Form 1) to either oppose the Orders being sought (in a Form 1) or to inform the Court of the Orders (interim or final) that a person wishes to seek.
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This form is used by a person (applicant) who has filed an Application for Final Orders (Form 1) to which the other party (respondent) has filed a Form 1A seeking orders about a new subject matter; and the applicant wishes to reply to those orders. For example, if the application is about children and the respondent files a Form 1A seeking property orders, this form would be used to respond to the claim for property orders.
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    This form is used:
  • to make an application for procedural orders; or
  • to make an application for ancillary or incidental orders, for example, an injunction; or
  • to make an application for interim orders once a case has been started by an Application for Final Orders (Form 1); or
  • for specified applications under the Family Law Rules 2004, for example, an application for a recovery order.
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This form is used by the respondent/s named in the Application in a Case (Form 2) who wishes to oppose the orders sought or asks the Court to make other orders.
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This form is used to apply for divorce.
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This form is to be filed if a person alleges that there is family violence or a risk of family violence and/or that a child has been abused or is at risk of being abused.
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This form is completed and filed by a person serving documents after documents have been served to prove the documents have been served.
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This form can be used if you have reached agreement and you want to formalise that agreement and make it binding, you can apply to the Court for Consent Orders. You use this form to obtain Consent Orders about:
  • the care, welfare and development of your children (known as parenting orders);
  • the division of property or maintenance for a husband or wife or former husband or wife or defacto spouse or former defacto spouse (known as spouse maintenance).
This form can also be used if you are applying for Consent Orders which vary or discharge existing Family Court orders.
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This form must be filed by a party to a financial case, such as property settlement, maintenance, child support or financial enforcement with the party’s Application or Response
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This form is issued by the Court at the request of a party to a case. It compels a person to produce documents or give evidence at a hearing or trial. If a person refuses, or is unable of their own free will, to produce documents or give evidence at a hearing or trial a party may request the Court to issue a subpoena directed to that person.
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This form is used if you want to seek an order from the Court imposing a punishment or another consequence on a person for the breach of a Court order.
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This is the document that is required to be prepared, filed and served prior to attending a Conciliation Conference as ordered by the Court.
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This is an affidavit that accompanies all Initiating Applications (Form 1) and Response to Initiating Applications (Form 1A) in parenting matters.
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This is a written statement containing sworn written evidence provided to the Court to support an application.
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This is the agreement containing the terms that you with the Court to make into orders. This usually accompanies all Application for Consent Orders or filed during the course of proceedings.

Step 2: fill in the form

Craig Brodziak

Nelson is one of a rare breed of law professionals that actually genuinely cares about the welfare of his clients. I have been with Nelson for over 2 years and his advice and guidance have been invaluable for me during this difficult time. It was thanks to the way Nelson and his team handled my proceedings that put me in a strong position going into my trial and I am now expecting a positive decision from the magistrate. I would absolutely recommend Nelson to anyone who is need of quality legal representation.

Kerry Chatt

Nelson was absolutely an amazing lawyer. He fights for what you want and goes above and beyond to help those who really need it. I wouldn't go anywhere else for a lawyer! He was very respectful and actually cares about his clients, he is approachable and kept everything positive for us and explained things when we didn't know what they meant. Thank you Nelson and your fabulous firm you were an amazing help from 2016-2017! 10/10!

Rick Smith

Nelson was a calming influence for myself ,when going through an exasperating
property settlement.His insights ,looking at the situation from the outside, brought
a level of common sense to the table.
Nelson helped me keep my sanity through the process ,even though the other
party already had an exceptional deal before they called there lawyer.
i highly recommend him and his team

Jenny Tat

Nelson has been amazing through my separation and divorce. He is friendly , easy to approach, understanding through tough times , very efficient , very smart & professional. With the free 1hr consultation he explained everything very clearly with affordable rates. Highly recommended . Looking forward to continuing with you. Thanks you

Karen Hammersley

I dealt with Nelson Chibwe during a separation from my ex partner. I was also going though major surgery at that same time. It was very stressful, I hired Nelson to represent me and he was so helpful. He took all the stress out of my separation and I could just concentrate on getting my health better. He even came to my house so I could sign papers as I was unable to drive or walk far.
Nelson was very professional,compassionate and approachable. He explained everything to me step by step and I felt I could ask him anything and he would always return any emails or phone calls promptly. I'd highly recommend Nelson and his firm if you need legal representation. I also found compared to other law firms the cost was very competitive.
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Thank you for your help and your time.

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