Umbrella Family Law

The   process of divorce in Australia   can be very overwhelming. Navigating the legal aspects, deciding on settlements and custody can be costly, time-consuming and very emotional. This is why many   family lawyers   recommend   family mediation in Melbourne .   Mediation is an incredibly effective strategy to resolve issues and minimise emotional fallout. Here’s why family mediation is so important:     #1 – It Saves You Time   No one wants a long, drawn-out divorce. However, as each relationship brings its own challenges, it can be hard to navigate legal agreements and find a solution that suits both parties.   Mediation, however, focuses entirely on finding an amicable solution that works for both spouses.   #2- It Saves You Money   It’s nothing new that the process of divorce in Australia can be costly, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right family lawyers on your side and a firm that specialises in family mediation in ...

  As part of the process of divorce in Australia , spouses are required to prove a separation period of a minimum of 12 months before they can be granted a divorce. In that time, you will need to decide on many aspects like setting up a parental agreement , finalising home and asset splits, maintenance, and so much more. Therefore many lawyers will recommend collaborative practice or family mediation in Melbourne .       Collaborative practice is a great way to avoid conflict and mud-slinging that often tends to feature during a divorce. Through mediation, you can quickly finalise the terms of your divorce, hash out any issues around your parental agreement or asset and transition as quickly as possible to start your new life.   At Umbrella Family Law, we specialise in family mediation in Melbourne, and it’s often that we see how collaborative practice can make an already painful situation a little easier.   If you are starting the pro...

  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...