Divorce and Separation Lawyer Berwick
At Just Family Law, our family lawyers are highly experienced in helping individuals and families navigate the emotional and legal complexities of separation and divorce. We understand that the breakdown of a relationship is rarely straightforward, and our role is to support you with clear advice and compassionate guidance throughout every step.
Divorce is the formal, legal end of a marriage. But many of the most important legal and financial arrangements, such as parenting, property division, and financial support are often addressed earlier, after separation. In Australia, you must be separated for at least twelve months before applying for a divorce. This separation can occur even if you remain under one roof, although additional evidence may be needed to prove this arrangement.
Since 1976, Australian law has operated on a no-fault basis. This means that you do not need to prove wrongdoing by either party. Instead, a divorce is granted when there has been an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, proven by the twelve-month separation period.
If you are looking for a divorce lawyer in Berwick you can rely on, Just Family Law is here to guide you through each step. We assist with preparing and lodging divorce applications and provide advice on related matters such as property settlement and parenting arrangements, ensuring everything is handled with clarity and care.
Once a divorce is finalised, there is a twelve-month window in which property proceedings must begin. For this reason, many people choose to resolve financial matters before applying for divorce. If children under the age of 18 are involved, the court must be satisfied that proper arrangements are in place before a divorce will be granted. In some cases, court attendance is required, but our team will advise you on what to expect and represent you where needed. We also assist with more complex divorce situations, including:
- Proving separation under one roof
- Disputed separation dates
- Urgent divorces where remarriage is planned
- Locating and serving a difficult-to-reach ex-spouse
- Contested divorce applications
- Overseas marriages and recognition in Australia
- Choosing the appropriate country to file for divorce
- Cases where parenting arrangements are not clearly suitable
To speak with a trusted divorce lawyer in Berwick, contact Just Family Law on 03 9793 7888 for a confidential consultation. We support clients across Berwick and surrounding suburbs with clear advice and strong legal representation tailored to their circumstances.
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.
