Your Family Lawyers:
Wendy Jenkins, Paul Ross, Marita Bajinskis and Caroline Khoury are our experienced family lawyers.
Wendy Jenkins, Paul Ross and Marita Bajinskis are Law Institute of Victoria Accredited Specialists in Family Law. Accredited Specialists prove their expertise by passing a comprehensive examination process, which tests their technical knowledge and practical advocacy skills. They must also have extensive experience in their specialist area and are required to re-apply for accreditation every three years.
Call 03 9321 9771 to make an appointment with one of our experienced family lawyers.
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When parents
separate, one of their first priorities is to work out living arrangements for
their children. Our family lawyers can
help you in your discussions with your partner and assist you to reach an
agreement about parenting issues. If
appropriate, we can refer you to counselling services to help with this
process.
Often a child lives mainly with one parent and spends time with the other parent. Sometimes a child spends equal time with each parent. Whatever arrangements are considered, they need to suit your child's needs. If you and your partner reach an agreement, we can formalise the arrangements by obtaining Family Court Orders without you needing to go to Court. Court Orders are not necessary for everyone. We can talk to you about whether they will be helpful for you. We can also advise you about parenting plans and other more informal agreements about parenting issues. Grandparents, or others who are significant in children's lives, may want to make sure they continue to see the children even after a separation. Our family lawyers have experience acting for family members in a range of situations, including where parents are themselves unable to care for children. If you and your partner can’t reach an agreement about children’s matters, or if there are urgent issues that need to be addressed, Family Court proceedings may be necessary. We can represent you in Court and guide you through what can otherwise be a confusing process. With our experience and expertise you can be sure that your case will be presented to the Court in a way that places you in the best position to achieve your desired outcome for your children. Our family lawyers can also advise you about obligations to provide financial support for your children. We can also provide family law guidance and advice on these related issues: For more information email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 03 9321 9771 to make an appointment with one of our experienced family lawyers.
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