Divorce and Separation Lawyer Cranbourne
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 this can be a challenging time, and our role is to offer clear, compassionate advice from the outset.
Divorce is the formal legal end of a marriage, but many key issues, such as property settlement, parenting arrangements, and financial support, are often resolved during the separation phase. You must be separated for at least twelve months before applying for a divorce. This separation can occur even while living under the same roof, although extra evidence is usually required.
Since 1976, Australian divorce law has operated on a no-fault basis. This means the Court does not consider who was at fault. A divorce is granted when there has been an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, demonstrated by the twelve-month separation period.
If you are looking for a divorce lawyer in Cranbourne you can trust, our team at Just Family Law can assist with preparing and lodging divorce applications and managing related matters. We help ensure issues like property division and parenting are addressed with care and clarity at every stage.
Once a divorce is granted, there is a twelve-month window to commence property proceedings. For this reason, many people choose to finalise financial arrangements before the divorce application. If children under 18 are involved, the Court must that appropriate parenting arrangements are in place. Court attendance may be necessary, and our lawyers will support and represent you throughout the process. We also assist with more complex divorces, including:
• Proving separation under one roof
• Disputes over separation dates
• Urgent divorces when remarriage is planned
• Serving or locating an ex-partner
• Contested divorce applications
• Overseas marriages or questions of jurisdiction
• Choosing the right country to file for divorce
• Parenting arrangements that are unclear or disputed
To speak with a divorce lawyer in Cranbourne, contact Just Family Law on 03 9793 7888 for a confidential consultation. We assist clients across Cranbourne and surrounding areas with strong legal representation and clear, personalised advice.
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.
