Umbrella Family Law

Many spouses who are filing for divorce in Australia will need to deal with child custody matters, and for some, it's a favourable option to do so outside of a courtroom. With the right family lawyers , you'll be able to finalize your parental agreement in mediation, which offers a safer space for discussion and resolution.        In most cases, determining a parental agreement outside of the courtroom is possible unless court intervention is necessary. Through considered meditation with your family lawyers, you can reach a focused, mutually beneficial arrangement that keeps your children's interests at the forefront.    In the long run, it can save you from a costly custody battle that does more harm than good.    Engaging in a mediation allow you to:    ·       Ease tensions.  ·       Give both sides a safe space to state their goals.  ·  ...

  Co-parenting already brings with it a multitude of challenges and considerations, which have been blown up with all the restrictions of the Covid 19 pandemic. Co-parenting goes beyond just a parental agreement , it requires conscious effort from both parents, a lot of patience and clear lines of communication. Especially in a pandemic, a proper parenting plan is important to avoid anxiety and frustration. So, how do you build a functioning, co-parenting relationship? Here’s some insight from the experts on family mediation in Melbourne .       The worldwide pandemic has thrown a mass of challenges at everyone. It has created an over-arching fear, anxiety, financial issues and mental health issues. However, as a parent who is trying to manage their parenting plan with an ex-partner, it can bring a whole different heap of other problems. So, how do you manage your parental agreement to make sure that it works?   Why You Want to Consider Co-Parenting...

Child support is an important part of your overall parenting plan after a divorce, and in some cases, parents disagree on how much they should pay in child support or if they should pay at all. Here’s some advice on what to do in this situation, from a f amily law solicitor at a leading firm focussed on family law in Melbourne .     Get an Assessment   Start by getting an assessment from Services Australia . They will be able to assess you and your partner’s situation and can even be directed to collect the child support you need directly from the paying parent.   However, this payment may not be the amount you need, as factors such as private schooling, health insurance, extracurricular activity expenses and medical expenses are not included.   If this is the case, it’s important to get your family law solicitor who helped to develop your parenting plan involved.   Going to Court   Your family law solicitor is an invaluable...

  In Australia, child custody is determined by the court. During this process, the court’s priority is the best interests of the child, and this framework is what helps determine who should be the primary caregiver or if the child should spend equal time with each parent, along with other important responsibilities. During this process, it is important to have the best family lawyers representing your case in order to have a fair determination. Here’s some insight into this issue from Umbrella Family Law , a leading family law firm in Melbourne .       What Does the Court Consider?   As a leading family law firm in Melbourne, we know that when looking at the best interests of the child or children concerned, the court looks at two main factors:   ·       Whether the child/children will benefit from having a relationship with both parents ·       Whether or not the child/children are p...