Separation Lawyer Sydney
Going through a separation can often be a difficult and stressful time, and you may feel unsure about what to do next, whether you are separating in a marriage or a de-facto partnership.
Fay is a highly respected and caring solicitor with over 44 years of legal experience.
As a trusted separation lawyer in Sydney,Fay will provide clear, practical legal advice to empower you with the information you need to make confident decisions. She can assist with:
Parenting
- Co operative parenting by you and your partner in relation to where your child or children will live during weekdays and school holidays, education and schools, religion upbringing and physical security.
- Parenting arrangements that will require you to work out the times that your child or children will spend with you and what times will be spent with your partner.
- Should you and your partner seek assistance of family mediators to assist in parenting.
Property
- Working out a property settlement to divide the assets that will include the family home, investment properties, bank accounts, cars, shares, superannuation entitlements.
- Should mediation be arranged to work out a property settlement at an early stage of separation.
Financial Assistance
- Spousal maintenance if you need financial support to assist you with such outgoings as rent, mortgage payments, rates and general household expenses.
- Child support payments for the benefit of your child or children
For all of these issues, Fay can assist you to move forward with the separation and, as one of the trusted separation lawyers in Sydney, can suggest the legal steps required to finalise the parenting and financial arrangements.
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Separation FAQs
What does separation mean in family law?
Separation is when one or both partners decide the relationship has ended and start living as single people, even if still in the same home.
Do I need to register my separation or sign a form?
No registration is required for separation, but you should note the separation date and show it through your actions and communications.
Can we be separated under one roof and how do we prove it?
Yes, separation under one roof is allowed and you can show it by living separate lives such as separate rooms, finances, and social activities.
How are parenting arrangements handled after separation?
You can make a parenting plan or apply for parenting orders that focus on the best interests of the children.
How is property division decided after separation?
Property settlement looks at what each person contributed and future needs to reach a fair and just outcome.
Can I get spousal maintenance after separation?
You may seek spousal maintenance if you cannot meet reasonable living expenses and the other person has the capacity to pay.


