Family lawyers you can trust
The family law solicitors at Stacks understand that relationships are not always simple and clear-cut. People change. There can come a point when you need someone knowledgeable and compassionate to help you unravel that tangled web.
Whether your situation involves a marriage, a de facto or same-sex relationship, or disputes over children or finances, we have the experience to give you the best possible advice, represent you in court if necessary and help you achieve the best possible outcome.
Our divorce lawyers are here to help you move on to the next chapter of your life.
Why choose Stacks Collins Thompson?
effective and clients are in control of their own legal affairs
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We can help with all aspects of family law
- Divorce and separation
- Support and maintenance
- Children’s issues
- Property and financial settlements
- De facto relationships
- Same sex relationships
- Consent orders
- Domestic violence and AVOs
- Prenuptial and other financial agreements
Got some questions?
First, the court determines the asset pool available for possible division. This involves identifying all relevant assets and liabilities, including superannuation.
Secondly, the court assesses the contributions made by each party during the course of the marriage. These contributions can be both financial and non-financial in nature, and can also include contributions as a home maker and parent, as well as other contributions.
Thirdly, the court assesses each party’s future needs to determine if a further adjustment of assets to one of the parties might be appropriate. Such things as a disparity in age, capacity for employment, care of children and health might be relevant considerations.
Finally, the court will make the orders that it considers to be fair and equitable and also determine how the division of assets can be achieved. That is, who keeps what. Often some assets will need to be sold in order to achieve the division of assets determined by the court.
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