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Divorce Lawyer · Northcote, VIC
Family Lawyers of Melbourne
About the business
Family law, mediation, migration, wills, estates, probate and powers of attorney services in Northcote, established in 1961.
Family Lawyers of Melbourne, established in 1961, provides family law, mediation, migration, wills, estates, probate and powers of attorney services in Northcote.
- Founded Year: 1961
What they offer
Services
Powers of Attorney
Property Settlements
Family Violence
Parenting matters
Divorce
Listing details
Services & specialties
Ways To Pay
- Cash
- EFT
- EFTPOS
- Mastercard
- Visa
Opening hours
Closed now
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
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- How long must I be separated before applying for divorce?
- Australian divorce applications generally require at least 12 months’ separation. Reconciliation exceeding three months restarts that period.
- Does divorce resolve property and parenting arrangements?
- No. Divorce, property division and parenting arrangements require distinct filings and proceed as three separate stages.
- Can one spouse apply for divorce without the other’s agreement?
- Mutual agreement is unnecessary; one spouse may commence proceedings if the eligibility requirements are satisfied.
- What expenses are involved in obtaining a divorce?
- The filing fee is $940, potentially reduced to $310; professional fees vary by matter length and complexity and may be fixed or variable.
- How long does a divorce application usually take?
- A final Divorce Order generally arrives within three to four months after filing. Delays may occur when finding or notifying the other person proves difficult.
- When can separated couples divide their assets?
- Assets may be divided before divorce. De facto couples generally have two years after separation; married couples have one year after divorce.
- Does superannuation form part of property division?
- Superannuation forms part of the property pool and may be split by property orders or agreement, subject to access restrictions.
- Can my child choose where to live?
- Children have no minimum age for expressing views; courts assess parenting matters according to the child’s welfare.
- Can I claim half of my former partner’s business?
- Separation does not automatically grant half the business. Its value enters the property pool, with entitlement assessed after valuation under family law principles.
- When should I revise my Will?
- A Will should be reviewed after changing executors, beneficiaries, distribution wishes, or specifically listed property leaving the estate.
- Do I need a Will if I own assets?
- People with assets should have a Will specifying how those assets are distributed after death.
- Which Powers of Attorney can be prepared?
- Common documents include an enduring financial power of attorney and an appointment for medical treatment decisions.
- What happens without Powers of Attorney?
- Without these documents, loved ones may need a state guardianship tribunal appointment; applications can become complicated and costly.
- Are do-it-yourself Will products suitable?
- The firm does not recommend do-it-yourself Will products because broad instructions may complicate Probate or estate distribution.
- Can I divorce in Australia after marrying overseas?
- Either spouse may apply if Australia is home with intended indefinite residence, or either spouse holds Australian citizenship through birth, descent or grant.