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Family Lawyers on the Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast family lawyers are lawyers who assist families resolve disputes.

Family Lawyers on the Sunshine Coast deal with divorce, parenting issues, property settlements, and legal issues relating to breakdown of a relationship, including:

Separation / divorce issues;
Child support issues;
Children and parenting issues;
Domestic / family violence matters;
Property settlements; and
Spousal maintenance issues.

Family lawyers also offer advice and assistance in relation to a number of other family law matters including:

Binding financial agreements;
Representation in court;
Guardianship & child custody issues;
Children’s living arrangements;
Cohabitation agreements;
Consent orders;
Defacto relationships;

Alternative dispute resolution;
Mediation and settlement conferences;
Grandparents rights;
Paternity issues;
Same sex relationships issues;
Relationship agreements; and
A lot more.

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Family Lawyers Sunshine Coast

On the Sunshine Coast we have a number of great quality family solicitors who practice in predominantly in family law or exclusively in family law.

Sometimes relationships simply break down.

If this happens then it important to have the right team behind you to ensure that your rights are protected and that you are properly represented during this difficult time.

Because family law issues are so personal, having a trusted local Sunshine Coast legal professional beside you will ensure your loved ones are properly represented and your rights are protected during any legal process.

Family Lawyers & Separation / Divorce

In Australia we use the no-fault principle when it comes to divorce.

The marriage just needs to have broken down irretrievably, the Court does not need to know a reason for the divorce.

If you have been separated for more than twelve (12) months, then you can apply for a divorce.

Sunshine Coast family lawyers can provide advice and assistance in relation to divorce and marriage separation.

Family Lawyers & Child Support

After a divorce or separation, the primary carer of the children is able to claim child support from the non-primary carer.

Sunshine Coast family lawyers can help local people negotiate an agreement in relation to child support, including the amount of child support, the type of child support.

If the parties can reach an informal agreement, then the Child Support Agency do not need to be involved.

If the parties cannot reach agreement, then the Child Support Agency will make a reasonable determination.

Sunshine Coast family lawyers can provide advice and assistance in all child support matters.

Family Lawyers & Children and Parenting

It is important that children have a meaningful relationship with both parents and not be exposed to any psychological or physical harm.

Children should spend time with both parents on both weeknights and on weekends

If parents can agree to parenting arrangements, then Sunshine Coast family lawyers can assist you with filing an application for consent orders.

Sunshine Coast family lawyers can also provide advice and assistance in relation to parenting arrangements if either the parties cannot reach agreement, or if an agreement has been breached.

Family Lawyers & Domestic / Family Violence

Domestic / family violence are violent crimes which include allegations of assault in a domestic environment – partners and children.

If you have been the victim of domestic / family violence; or you have been accused of domestic / family violence, then it is really important that you contact a family law professional as soon as possible.

Sunshine Coast family lawyers can provide advice and assistance in relation to both domestic violence and family violence.

Family Lawyers & Property Settlements

Couples who separate or divorce will usually need to organise how to divide joint property and assets, and debts.

Sunshine Coast family lawyers will be able to help you and your ex-partner to negotiate an informal agreement without any Court involvement.

If you agree on a division of property, then the agreement can be formalised by applying to the Court consent orders.

If you are unable to reach an agreement, then your family lawyer can apply to the Court for financial orders directing the division of property, money and debts.