Family Law - Property & Parenting

At Hozack Clisdell Lawyers, we are able to provide Family Law advice in all areas of Family Law including;

  • Divorce & Separation.

  • Spousal Maintenance.

  • Division of Property & Assets.

  • Child Support, Child Protection and Child Custody matters.

  • Parental Responsibility and Contact.

  • Advice on Superannuation splitting.

Divorce laws in Australia are based on a no fault principle, that no one is at fault for the divorce. Before you can apply for a divorce, you need to satisfy the court that you and your spouse have lived separately for at least 12 months, and you have to prove to the court that there is no reasonable likelihood of resuming the relationship. It is however possible, to live together in the same home and still be seen as separated.

The experienced family lawyers at Hozack Clisdell understand that separating from a spouse will probably be the most difficult period of someone’s life. Our lawyers assist our clients through this challenging time by handling the process with compassion and efficiency.

Dealing with the property and care arrangements for any children, if any.

The laws provide that you have one year from the date of your divorce to make an application to the court for a property settlement and/or parenting orders. However we recommend that all property and parenting matters between you and your former partner be finalised as soon as possible following your separation.

Please contact our family lawyers to discuss your particular circumstance.