Shorestone Legal Family Lawyers
Family Law Settlements | Divorce | Parenting Disputes | Domestic Violence Applications | Probate | Wills | Estates
Contemplating separation from your spouse?
In our experience, long term relationships rarely break down overnight. Separating from your partner is a difficult decision to make, and many of our clients only made this decision after months, if not years, of consideration. If your relationship or marriage is in trouble, and there is a real possibility it will soon end, there are some things that you can do now (before separation) to prepare. These are things that you can do now, just in case, without having to make the difficult decision to leave. These are simple, basic steps that many of our clients (who have come to us after separation) wished they’d known beforehand.
These are common sense things, like making sure your bank accounts, email accounts, and social media are secure by changing your passwords, and deleting them from shared devices. Making sure you have enough resources to support yourself if you’re cut off from joint accounts. Keeping copies of important documents, including evidence of assets and financial resources that your partner may try to hide after separation.
If you don’t follow these basic steps, you could be left vulnerable and you might lose the opportunity for a fair settlement under family law proceedings. You may also end up having limited time with your children under family law parenting arrangements.
Read our article here for more detailed advice about about what you should and shouldn’t do, to protect your family law rights and to (hopefully!) save you thousands in unnecessary legal fees.
If you need comprehensive, tailored legal advice, book a fixed-fee appointment or a free telephone call with one of our family lawyers. Call us at 07 3266 4657 or contact us online (we will call you or email you back within one business day).
Why Choose the Shorestone Team?
Experience
We are a local Banyo law firm with many years experience in family law, civil litigation, wills and estates, and domestic violence matters.
Communication
We pride ourselves on our clear, client-friendly legal advice, and timely response to clients. Each matter remains assigned to the one lawyer throughout our engagement, and our principal solicitor is directly available to all clients at any time.
Location
Our first floor office is conveniently located in Depot St, Banyo. Both Banyo and Northgate train stations are nearby. If you have mobility issues of difficulty with stairs, we can arrange home appointments.
Recommendations
Our reviews from clients simply speak for themselves. We offer compassion, experience, value for money, and practical solutions to bring closure to your matter.
Property settlement
Unwinding your shared financial commitments after separation or divorce can be difficult. With our experience and skill, you can move on with your life with certainty about your home, your business and employment, and your future financial security. Click below to find out what you need to know about property settlement.
Parenting
If you and your ex-partner can’t agree about what’s best for your children, then there is a clear pathway to resolution. We can help you understand and navigate that pathway.
We can also help make sure you and your children are safe and protected from abuse, both physical and emotional (including alienation by your ex-partner).
Divorce
We can take all the worry out of your divorce application, and help you focus on getting on with your new life. Get your divorce resolved quickly, cheaply, and without stress. We also have experience in applying for divorces in many difficult situations.
Wills and Estates
Do you need assistance with the recent death of a loved one, applying for probate or administration, or contesting a will?
We have experience in a range of complex estate matters. If you’ve been appointed as an executor, or need to administer the estate of a loved one, or if you have been unfairly left out of a will, we can help.
Do you have a will?
Having a will drawn up without proper legal advice is dangerous. Having no will at all can be even worse. There may be serious ramifications for you and your family if your will is drafted without proper consideration of your unique circumstances. Click below for more information about wills.