At Ark Legal, we have a dedicated team to assist you with your family law matters. We focus on understanding your particular circumstances and needs and take a holistic approach to find the balance between your legal rights and the interests of your family in the long-term.
Our areas of expertise include:
Are you thinking about separating from your partner and are unsure where you stand? Ark Legal is here to help you navigate the process smoothly.
We invite you to use our Settify questionnaire to start the process.
After answering just seven simple questions about your situation, you will be provided with some general advice about your circumstances and options, with an introduction of how the family law system works. There is no charge for you to use this online tool.
If you would like to meet with one of our lawyers to discuss your matter, you will be prompted to complete additional questions specific to your current circumstances. Those instructions will then be provided in summary to one of our lawyers, so to ensure that your first meeting with Ark Legal is meaningful.
Our firm is accredited with JustFund. In certain circumstances, JustFund can provide a loan to pay your legal fees and these funds are repaid once your property settlement is complete. Further information can be obtained from our firm or at JustFund.
You and your partner (married or de facto) can make a financial agreement about your property, either before or during a relationship, or after separation. Such agreement can cover the division of your assets in the event of a separation, ongoing financial maintenance, or other related issues. If you have a binding financial agreement, you can divide the property according to the agreement and do not need to go to court. At Ark Legal we can be of assistance whether you want to enter, change or cancel financial agreements.
There are strict requirements before a financial agreement can be considered legally binding. Both parties must, amongst other things, provide full and frank disclosure of their financial positions, and obtain independent legal advice about how the agreement affects their rights and whether the agreement is in their best interests before entering the agreement.
Book a meeting with one of our lawyers to better understand your position and make sure what is the right option for you.
A divorce order marks the official end of a marriage. It is separate to the process of financial settlement or parenting arrangements.
It is usually best to get a property settlement agreed or an application made to court, before you apply for a divorce as there are strict time limits for property settlement after a divorce. It is important to seek legal advice before making or responding to a divorce application.
We at Ark Legal can assist you whether you are seeking or responding to application for divorce. Get in touch today.
Family violence takes many forms. It is harmful behaviour that is used to control, threaten, force or dominate a family member through fear. It includes:
The law also protects children who hear, see or are around family violence in any way, for example, when a child:
A family violence intervention order can help protect victims subject to family violence and those who are at risk. We at Ark Legal help clients apply for family violence intervention orders and arrange for representation at court proceedings.
We also help individuals opposing family violence intervention orders. If you have been served with an application for an order, we suggest you obtain advice as soon as possible and in advance of any court appearances.
