Family lawyers in Salisbury.

Seeking divorce advice in Salisbury? Our family lawyers in Salisbury and regional South Australia are here to help. We can prepare, file, and arrange the service of your divorce application and attend the court hearing with you.

While a Certificate of Divorce formally ends your marriage, it does not cover property division, child support, or spousal maintenance. These are separate matters.

Remember, you have only 12 months from the date of your divorce to apply for property division. You can find more information on this here.

The division of property after a separation or divorce is governed by the Family Law Act 1975 and established case law, including superannuation, which is treated as property and divided accordingly.

In the division process, both partners’ assets are identified and valued. Contributions (financial, homemaking, and parenting) are then evaluated, and future needs are assessed.

If an agreement is reached outside of court, we recommend formalising it as a Consent Order of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

If an agreement cannot be reached, married couples must apply for property settlement within 12 months of their divorce, while de facto couples have 24 months from the date of separation to apply.

Our experienced family lawyers in Salisbury, Adelaide, and regional South Australia can guide you through this process with clear advice and strong advocacy.

If you cannot meet your reasonable expenses after a separation or divorce, you may be entitled to financial support from your former partner. This support, known as spousal maintenance, can be paid either as a periodic amount or a lump sum.

Your entitlement to spousal maintenance depends on your financial needs and your former partner’s capacity to pay.

Our separation and divorce lawyers in Salisbury, Adelaide, and regional South Australia can assist you in applying for financial support following your divorce or the end of your de facto relationship.

When determining parenting arrangements after a divorce or separation, the law always prioritises the child's best interests.

Our family lawyers in Salisbury and across South Australia provide empathetic advice on the law’s presumption of equal shared parental responsibility for both parents, and guide you on the practical steps this entails for your situation.

We can assist you in preparing for mediation and formalising care arrangements for your children through Parenting Plans and Consent Orders.

Whether you're entering or exiting a marriage or de facto relationship, our South Australian family lawyers are here to assist. We can prepare prenuptial agreements, Consent Orders, binding financial agreements, and child support agreements on your behalf.

With extensive experience in navigating the complex and often emotional landscape of family law, we will take every necessary step to protect your rights.

Our family lawyers in Salisbury, Adelaide, and regional South Australia offer practical advice on your legal rights in a de facto relationship.

A person in a de facto relationship, including same-sex relationships, who separated from their partner after 1 July 2010, is entitled to spousal maintenance and property division under the Family Law Act 1975.

This also allows de facto couples to enter into prenuptial agreements and binding financial agreements.

Looking for assistance with mediation? Our family lawyers in Salisbury, Adelaide, and regional South Australia can help you prepare for all types of mediations, including parenting arrangements, spousal maintenance, and property division.