Sydney Divorce Lawyers
Divorce
In today’s world, separation and subsequent need for a divorce lawyer in Sydney is becoming an unfortunately common circumstance. It is also one where disputes can subsequently arise regarding facets of separation including asset distribution, property settlement, spousal maintenance and child custody.
The legal system is complex and can be overwhelming for someone who is already emotionally distressed by their situation.
This is where Pickering Pendleton can assist you, guide you, and advise you through every step of your journey. Our team of divorce lawyers have the necessary experience and tenacity to represent you expertly.
As experienced divorce lawyers, we understand how tough these times can be for our clients and approach these situations with compassion and understanding. Our divorce lawyers are highly skilled, qualified and experienced, and will be able to guide you through the separation and subsequent legal processes.
What documentation is required?
Australia uses a ‘No Fault’ system, meaning you do not need to have valid proof of reason in order to follow through on a separation.
There are, however, some requirements needed for an official filing to proceed.
These include:
Proof that you:
are an Australian citizen; or
are lawfully present in Australia and intend to continue living in Australia (including proof that you have been living in Australia for the past 12 months);
evidence of marriage (i.e., a valid marriage certificate);
there being no reasonable likelihood of the relationship being recommenced or cohabitation resuming;
there has been a 12-month and 1 day continual period where yourself and your former partner have been separated and living apart; and
if you and your former partner have been married for less than 2 years, proof that you have undertaken marriage counselling via a counselling certificate (for referrals, please contact our team).
If these conditions are met, proceedings can be applied via the Court’s e-filing CommCourt portal.
E-filing requires the following:
a copy of your original marriage certificate (if unavailable, we can obtain a certified copy from births deaths and marriages); and
funds available for the filing fee (we will provide details of this fee once engaged, as the amount may vary).
Further, depending on circumstances, the following may also be required:
in circumstances where you are filing for divorce on your own (i.e., without the co-operation of your partner), the application will need to be accompanied by an Affidavit of Service by Hand and an Acknowledgement of Service evidencing that your former partner has been personally served;
if you have been unable to sustain a continual period of 12-months separation, or are separated but living together, an Affidavit providing further evidence to show that you have separated will be required; and
in circumstances where the marriage certificate is in another language than English, a certified copy of a certified translation by a NAATI accredited translator will be required.
It is worth having a specialised divorce lawyer?
The legal system can be complex and difficult to navigate, especially when it comes to family matters. The situation is emotionally charged and can feel overwhelming without support. At Pickering Pendleton, our divorce lawyers aim to provide our clients with the best possible advice and representation while providing guidance through the complexities of the legal system.
Engaging Pickering Pendleton as your divorce lawyers in Sydney is ultimately worth it to have the best possible support and assurances through these difficult times.
Why choose pickering pendleton as your divorce lawyers?
Our team at Pickering Pendleton provide a personal service to our clients made up of an empathetic view, innovative strategies and thinking, as well as being as cost effective as possible.
Our solution for you will be tailored to your specific situation and needs, and we will consider all elements and communicate them with you. As accredited family law specialists and specialised divorce lawyers, we are the team for the job, and we deliver results to all of our clients.
If you are looking for premier divorce lawyers in Sydney, do not hesitate to contact us for a consultation. We will be in touch with you within 24 hours and will be ready to assist you.