Divorce Lawyers
Meet Your Experienced
Divorce Lawyers In Sydney
Is Your Pending Divorce Leaving
You Feeling Overwhelmed?
Getting separated or divorced is a challenging and emotional experience, often leaving you feeling overwhelmed and helpless. The experienced team at Michael Conley Divorce Lawyers in Sydney understands this situation well and is equipped to offer you support and guidance through this difficult time.
Why Choose Michael
Conley Lawyers?
Expert legal advice: Your team will consist of various skilled professionals who are well-versed in the ins and outs of family law and will guide you through the process.
Personalised support: Your situation is unique, and we will work closely with you to understand your particular situation and how best to approach it.
Helping you handle stress: By letting us focus on the legal side of things, you can take some time to focus on your well-being.
Efficient outcomes: Finding the best, most efficient outcomes for your situation is top of our priority list, helping to minimise legal fees and reduce the length of the proceedings so you and your family can get on with your lives.
The Benefits of
Expert Divorce Lawyers
There are all kinds of processes and complications that can emerge during a divorce or separation. Hiring experienced divorce or separation lawyers in Sydney offers many benefits, including:
Guidance: Your knowledgeable divorce lawyer will easily guide you through all the legal processes.
Effective communication: Your lawyer will keep the line of communication open between you and your ex-partner and their lawyers, reducing incidences of conflict.
Protect your interests: Your lawyer is firmly on your side and will fight to protect your financial and other interests and the well-being of your children.
Amicable outcomes: Wherever possible, your divorce lawyer will focus on achieving a positive outcome for all with their extensive mediation and negotiation skills, thereby reducing legal fees and costly court proceedings.
Our Extensive Experience Includes:
- Divorce and separation
- Financial agreements, such as spousal maintenance and child support
- Child custody, parenting plans and parenting arrangements
- Property settlement, including property identification and valuation (local and international).
- Legal Separation
- Child Custody
- Spousal Maintenance
- Child Maintenance
- Property Settlement
- Parental Child Abduction
- Family Law Mediator
- De Facto Couples
- Same Sex Couple Separation
- Family Court Litigation
- Splitting Assets
Learn more about engaging divorce or separation lawyers in Syndey now.
Book a 15-minute FREE consultation to discuss your needs and arrange a meeting with one of our accredited family law specialists.
Divorce Lawyers
You Can Rely On
Your team will consist of various legal professionals who will always put you and your family first. We will take the time to understand your needs in the short and long term to ensure the resolution of issues in a way that focuses on the best interests of all parties involved.
You can rely on us to be by your side every step of the way through this challenging time.
Divorce Law FAQs
Do you really need a lawyer for a divorce?
As with most things, working with a professional usually makes the task at hand quicker and easier to deal with. There are people who do not use a lawyer when getting a divorce, especially if the divorce is straightforward and amicable. However, it is worth noting that a divorce order only ends your marriage and does not include arrangements for your children or your finances moving forward post-divorce.
How long does it take to get a divorce in Australia?
How long a divorce takes depends on the complexity of the divorce and how amicable the separation is. The minimum amount of time you should expect is approximately 6 months and it can take as long as 18 months to resolve if the involved parties are not willing to come to a negotiation. However, every case is different and how long your divorce will take will depend on your unique needs, which is why it’s best to work with an experienced divorce lawyer.
What is a no-fault divorce in Australia?
The introduction of “no fault divorce” under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) allowed an individual to divorce their spouse without a provable reason. This means that either one of the spouses must simply satisfy a Registrar of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia of the requirements for divorce for it to be granted.
To do this, you must “satisfy the Court that you and your spouse have lived separately and apart for at least 12 months, and there is no reasonable likelihood of resuming married life. It is possible to live together in the same home and still be separated. This is known as being separated but living under one roof.” (FCFCOA)
Is supperannuation included in family law proceedings?
Yes, superannuation is included as part of your property and assets when it comes to divorce.
Is overseas divorce recognised in Australia?
If one or both spouses has a sufficient connection with Australia and it’s national jurisdiction (i.e. one or both spouses was a resident for one year prior to the date of issue, domicile or nationality), then a foreign divorce will be recognised as being valid in Australia. This can be a complicated matter, so it’s best to work with a family law firm that specialises in divorce proceedings that can be complicated by international factors.
How does a divorce and property settlement work?
Divorce proceedings and property settlements are two different legal processes. A property settlement is the formal division of property following a separation that involves discussion about the division of assets. You can formalise your property settlement without applying for a divorce.
Can you divorce while living in the same house?
The short answer is yes, you can file for divorce while living in the same house as your spouse. If you and your spouse choose to remain separated under one roof, you should clearly define what the terms of your relationship are for the divorce proceedings. In order to file for divorce, you and your spouse, regardless of your living arrangements, will need to have been separated for at least 12 months.