Family lawWerribee · Melbourne
Considered advice for life’s important transitions.
Clear advice for the questions that follow separation.
When family circumstances change, a clear conversation can make a difference. Our team offers a personal, thoughtful approach to understanding your situation and discussing how we may assist.
Separate the questions you need answered
Separation may raise different questions about divorce, children, finances and property. Identifying your priorities helps make the first conversation useful. A divorce does not itself resolve parenting or financial arrangements; these need separate consideration.
Prepare a clear picture
Make a short timeline and note any existing agreements, orders or upcoming dates. For financial questions, prepare an outline of the assets and liabilities you want to discuss. For questions about children, explain the current arrangements and your concerns. Ask how to share documents securely.
Understand the proposed next step
Ask what work the firm can undertake, what information is still needed, how costs will be explained and who will contact you. Tell the office about urgent dates or concerns at the outset so availability can be discussed.
Questions about family law
Does divorce also settle property or parenting arrangements?
No. The Federal Circuit and Family Court explains that divorce does not determine arrangements for children, finances or property. Seek advice about the separate issues relevant to your circumstances.
What should I include in my first enquiry?
Give a brief description and mention any upcoming date. Avoid detailed personal accounts, identity documents or information about children in the initial message. Ask the team how to share documents.
Official information: Federal Circuit and Family Court: divorce and related matters . General information only. Advice and available options depend on your circumstances and current requirements.