Family Lawyers in Taree
Child Custody & Property Settlements
Servicing Taree & Surrounds
Divorce & Spousal Maintenance
Established in 1911
Talk to a Family Lawyer
Our family lawyers at Paton Hooke Lawyers work with clients in Taree, Wingham, Old Bar, Forster-Tuncurry, Harrington, Nabiac and beyond. Our team aims to assist individuals and families with legal matters involving divorce, child custody, property settlements and spousal maintenance. With time in handling family law cases, we offer guidance through negotiations, court proceedings and legal documentation.
Family law can involve legal, financial and personal considerations and our team aims to provide support for each case. We assist with parenting arrangements, financial agreements and family court applications, helping ensure legal requirements are met. Whether clients require mediation, legal advice or representation, we aim to handle each matter with careful attention. Our team is committed to helping families in resolving legal issues.
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Navigate Family Law Matters
Navigating family law matters can be complex. Paton Hooke Lawyers provides family lawyer services in Taree, assisting with divorce, child custody, property settlements and financial agreements.
Our family lawyers cover:
- Divorce Representation: Preparing and lodging divorce applications, helping with negotiations and representing clients in court proceedings.
- Child Custody: Assisting with parenting agreements, visitation rights, consent orders and court applications for parenting disputes.
- Property Settlements: Advice on asset division, financial settlements and legal obligations after separation.
- Spousal Maintenance: Reviewing entitlements and obligations, assisting with financial support arrangements.
- Binding Financial Agreements: Preparing legally recognised agreements to outline financial arrangements before, during or after a relationship.
Each family law case may require an approach suited to the circumstances. Paton Hooke Lawyers provides legal support for negotiations, dispute resolution and court representation in Taree.
Finance Available for Property Settlements
Paton Hooke Lawyers has proudly partnered with JustFund to offer our clients greater financial independence, particularly through family law litigation funding. For some clients, it can be a struggle to afford legal fees and disbursements, and limited access to funding sometimes means the settlement process stalls and clients get stuck. This partnership enables our clients to access the legal assistance they deserve to settle their family law matters and move on with their lives without the burden of immediate financial constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is family law?
Family law covers legal matters related to relationships, separation and parenting. It includes divorce, child custody, property settlements, spousal maintenance and financial agreements. The family court handles disputes when parties cannot reach an agreement through mediation, negotiation or legal documentation.
How is property divided after separation?
Property division considers assets, liabilities and contributions made by each party during the relationship. Courts assess financial and non-financial contributions, future needs and legal entitlements. Property settlements can be negotiated, formalised through consent orders or determined by a court if parties cannot reach an agreement.
How does child custody work?
Parenting arrangements focus on the child’s best interests. Parents can negotiate custody agreements or apply for parenting orders through the family court. Parenting orders determine responsibilities, visitation rights and living arrangements. Mediation is required before filing a court application unless exemptions apply.
What is spousal maintenance?
Spousal maintenance is financial support paid to a former partner after separation if they cannot meet their living expenses. The court considers financial need, income, assets and capacity to pay. Spousal maintenance can be agreed upon privately or ordered by the court if disputed.
