At Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky we regularly witness the pain and difficulty that the end of a relationship can bring for both parties. At such a time, people need practical advice and guidance to avoid the many pitfalls and hurdles that can stand in the way of a final resolution. Our team of family lawyers in our Perth practice work with you to handle your family’s legal matters under our fixed-fee pricing policy.
Fixed Fee Pricing
Our clients benefit from greater certainty and peace of mind with Fixed Fee Pricing
We do not bill by the hour
Experience tells us that clients dislike the hourly rates regime which most lawyers still use, and prefer the certainty of fixed fees.
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In Australia, the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage, as evidenced by one year’s separation, is the only ground for divorce. Once your divorce is granted, you have 12 months to commence litigation for a property and financial settlement.
The legal process of divorce is usually the simplest step for most couples. Organising and agreeing upon parenting arrangements, belongings, and financial entitlements are usually the steps that bring about the need for litigation or alternative dispute resolution methods.
At Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky, our divorce lawyers will be happy to assist with legal advice specific to your particular case.
A complex element of divorce settlements, child custody battles are emotional and difficult for both parties. Our divorce lawyers are passionate about working with you to seek child custody agreements (child welfare orders) that are in the best interests of the children involved.
If the separation is amicable, both parties may agree to a parenting plan. This is not legally binding and relies on both parties’ cooperation. Our family lawyers can provide you with advice on your parenting plan, and assist you to bring proceedings to court quickly, if necessary.
Parenting plans may be formalised by a parent, by making an Application for Consent Orders. There does not need to be a dispute between the parents to do this, however, if granted, it does mean the plan would become readily enforceable.
If married or de facto couples own property either jointly, or separately, in the event of a divorce or separation either party is able to request a property settlement. At Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky, our family lawyers have many years of experience dealing with family breakdowns and property settlements.
We urge you to seek advice on property settlements prior to moving forward with your legal separation to ensure you fully understand the processes. Securing yourself a fair deal depends on you fully understanding exactly what ‘fair’ looks like to you, and to the other parties involved.
Spousal maintenance or support is payable by one party to another after divorce or legal separation. This is usually the case where one party cannot support themselves adequately, and the other party has the means to provide monetary support.
These days, spousal maintenance orders are set for a limited amount of time. This provides the recipient incentive to upskill or change their circumstances to be able to support themselves.
The legal costs of seeking spousal maintenance may be quite high, which is why it’s recommended to seek this as part of a financial settlement. As each case is so different, we will work with the facts of the case to achieve an optimal outcome.
Family law is a very complex area of the law that can cause emotions to run high for all parties.
It is the view of the law that families dealing with relationship breakdowns, divorces, and settlement agreements should initially seek to solve these matters outside of the Family Court.
Mediation and counselling are one of the first steps of dispute resolution, however, in some cases this isn’t viable, and the case may go straight to litigation.
At Bowen Buchbinder Vilensky, our family law team is made up of highly experienced and dedicated individuals.
Led by our Head of Family Law Practice, Daniel Loreck, our family lawyers are committed to providing your family a suitable resolution.
Our family lawyers work on a case by case basis and always look to the various alternative dispute resolution methods available to reach a desirable outcome.
Our family lawyers will always endeavour to secure the best deal for our clients. As family law proceedings are so varied, we will come up with a fixed-fee pricing schedule for you each step of the way. Fight for your family and your rights without the stress of large or unexpected legal bills.
If you’re beginning the process of a legal separation or a divorce, or you require personal family law advice, please get in touch with us today to book an appointment.
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