Family law, inter alia in plain English.
Harbour & Hale helps people in Western Sydney through separation, wills and buying a home. We write it so you can read it, and tell you the fee before we start.
- An Accredited Specialist in family law
- Fixed fees wherever the work allows
- Thursday evenings, video or in person
Within twenty-eight (28) days of the date of these Orders, the Wife shall do all acts and things and sign all documents necessary to transfer to the Husband all her right, title and interest in the real property Within 28 days, Alex signs over their share of the house to Jordan.
In consideration of the aforesaid transfer, the Husband shall pay to the Wife the sum of $180,000 (“the Adjustment Sum”) In return, Jordan pays Alex $180,000.
Save as aforesaid, each party shall retain to the exclusion of the other all property in their respective possession and names Everything else stays with whoever has it now.
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Most separating couples never see a courtroom. They agree, and the agreement becomes Consent ordersOrders the court makes because you both agree to them. They're binding, like any court order. or a Binding financial agreementA private agreement about property, signed after each of you gets independent legal advice.. Before a parenting case can go to court you'll usually need to try Family dispute resolutionMediation with an accredited practitioner. It's required before most parenting applications, except where there's family violence or urgency..
Dividing property is called a Property settlementWorking out who keeps what, including super, debts and the house., and it has Time limitsMarried couples: within 12 months of the divorce. De facto couples: within 2 years of separating. After that you need the court's permission..
The fee, to be advised up front.
Pick what you need and see the fixed fee, with court and government fees listed separately.
Disputes can't be fixed-fee; you get a written estimate instead.
Fixed fees including GST. Over $750, you get a written costs disclosure before we start: how we charge and an estimate of the total, as the Legal Profession Uniform Law requires.
Three ways in.
Start with a plain answer.
A 30-minute first meeting, fixed at $165, in person, by video or by phone.