“Family, akin to dandelions, resilient and unique, scatter seeds of love in the winds of time, creating a garden of cherished memories.”
The breakup of a relationship can be stressful and overwhelming, causing people to experience a wide range of emotions. With the backing of many years’ experience in family law, we understand the issues you are facing and are by your side to navigate you through this unfamiliar and difficult time.
Whether you require initial advice to understand the legal consequences of a relationship breakup or are seeking legal representation in the Family Court, Vibe Legal will leave no stone unturned to make this process as seamless as possible. Our advice is practical and professional as we keep your best interests in mind at all times.
Vibe Legal works with our clients in all facets of Family Law. If you’re unsure what service or support you need, please reach out to our helpful team. We are more than willing to walk you through what is best for your individual situation.
In Australia, divorce and separation are two different legal issues. A married couple that separates can only seek an order for Divorce from the Family Court after they have been separated for at least 12 months. However, you can reach a Financial Settlement or Parenting Orders at any time after separation.
Marriage or de facto separation is one of the most difficult events we can experience and is deeply stressful for all involved. Our lawyers understand the importance of family and will work tirelessly to achieve you the best possible outcome.
Following a separation, it is common for parties to divide their assets, liabilities, and financial resources. However, this isn’t always the case and it may be necessary to have your matter heard in the Family Court where a Judge or Magistrate will decide what will happen.
In our experience, the majority of financial settlements are achieved through negotiation and mediation without the emotional worry or expense of Family Court proceedings. We explain Consent Orders and Mediation in more detail below.
Regardless of the path you take, Vibe Legal will make every effort to facilitate a timely and cost-effective financial settlement.
On separation and where applicable, the parties involved are encouraged to negotiate an amicable resolution between themselves with regards to financial and parenting matters. If you are able to reach an amicable settlement after separation, it is possible to record the details of the settlement in a Consent Order which can be filed at the Family Court of Western Australia. The benefits of filing a Consent Order with the Family Court include:
Consent Orders can be filed with the Family Court without requiring you to attend.
On separation, couples in a De Facto relationship often face similar issues to those experienced by married couples. It is not always straight forward to determine if you are in a De Facto relationship and what should happen to your assets on the breakup of your De Facto relationship. The Family Court of Western Australia has jurisdiction to make Financial Settlement Orders and Parenting Orders following the breakup of a De Facto relationship.
Following separation, the majority of people want to resolve any arising legal issues as quickly as possible in order to move on with their lives. As the court process can be slow and involve significant costs, mediation between the parties – at the right time – can often lead to a timely and cost-effective settlement. When appropriate, we encourage our clients to consider mediation as a viable option for reaching a settlement. If you reach a settlement at mediation, you can file a Consent Order with the Family Court.
A Family Violence Restraining Order (FVRO) is an order typically made by the Magistrates Court. Its purpose is to protect a person who is in a family relationship with another person should that person commit violence towards them and/or their family, threaten them or their property, harass or intimidate them, and they are of the belief that it will continue.
Spousal/Partner Maintenance is separate from child support or child maintenance. Spousal/Partner Maintenance is to assist a person to support themselves financially following separation, where the other party has the financial capacity to provide that assistance. If you are experiencing immediate financial hardship following separation, it is possible to apply to the Family Court for urgent Spousal/Partner Maintenance.
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