Child Custody Lawyer Berwick - Living Arrangements & Parenting Support
Decision-making for the best interests of your children can be particularly challenging while dealing with the breakdown of a relationship. It is not always easy to focus on your children’s future when you are working to secure your own, especially without the support of a partner for the first time.
If you are based in Berwick or nearby, our experienced child custody lawyers at Just Family Law can guide you through this sensitive stage with practical, compassionate advice.
We have supported thousands of parents, including many in the Berwick community, through parenting disputes and custody planning. Every family situation is unique, which is why our approach is flexible. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or family court litigation, we tailor our tactics to your needs.
Even parents who are amicable can disagree about what is best for their children. Our child custody lawyers in Berwick can provide clear insight into how family courts and child experts are likely to view your situation, helping you make informed decisionsbefore formal proceedings begin. Disputes often involve:
- Parenting styles
- Number of overnight stays or nights per fortnight
- Practical arrangements for changeovers
- Public vs private schooling
- Christmas, birthdays, and school holidays
While many matters can be resolved outside court, we have acted for parents dealing with more complex challenges, such as:
- Stubborn or unrealistic spouses
- Vengeful or abusive behaviour
- Relocation requests
- Disagreements over schooling after separation
- Parental mental illness
- Neglect or irresponsibility
- Drug and alcohol abuse
The Family Law Act places strong emphasis on children maintaining meaningful relationships with both parents, provided it is safe. Changes to the Act in recent years have led to a more balanced, child-centred approach by Judges when parents cannot agree.
Early, well-informed legal advice about parenting proposals can help avoid long-term conflict and instead foster a healthy, secure environment for your children to grow. If you live in Berwick and need support from a trusted child custody lawyer, we are here to help.
Please contact us on 03 9793 7888 to schedule a confidential appointment. We will walk you through the relevant legislation and highlight the factors that matter most in your case.
We specialise in all areas of family and divorce law
Our family law lawyers are a complete family law service team. They deal with separation, divorce and family law issues including dividing assets after separation, arrangements for children, grandparent’s rights, inheritance disputes, business valuations, loans from parents and claims to property.
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Our circumstances in engaging JFL were due to the sudden and tragic passing of my sister. Sally assisted our family through complex legal proceedings as we sought full parental responsibilities for her three children, my nieces and nephew.
Sally was able to shift from holding my hand and passing tissues, to providing practical solutions, advice and guidance on how best to navigate the legal system and achieve what was in the best interest of the kids.
Thank you Sally, we will never be able to express how much you did for us and how your counsel and friendship helped us navigate an incredibly difficult time.
No hesitation at all in recommending Sally, and the JFL team.
