SEPARATION MADE SIMPLE
If you have found yourself in this space, it can be a very confusing time. But that’s ok.
OPEN UP TO MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES.
When you find yourself separated, you are often consumed with a number of mixed emotions. Every single one of those emotions has been crafted by your conscience with respect to experiences, perspectives and relationships.
If you find yourself separated, we implore you to watch this video.
It speaks for itself.
HAVE YOU CONSIDERED RESOLVING YOUR DISPUTE
OUTSIDE OF COURT?
COST AND TIME EFFICIENT
You may be feeling stressed and wanting to navigate the separation process quickly. Resolving your dispute outside of Court saves you time, money and stress.
POSITIVE COMMUNICATION AND
CO-PARENTING
Is your goal ensuring that the children are happy having a beneficial relationship with both parents? Alternative Dispute Resolution is the way to go.
HOLISTIC AND TAILOR-MADE
Resolving your dispute outside of Court allows many experts and professionals provide invaluable advice to address any peripheral issues that arise out of your separation. Through our Collaborative Family Network, we are able to do so.
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WHERE TO FROM HERE?
Parenting
The breakdown of the family unit is one of the most stressful events that we can experience as human beings. We understand that at the forefront of your separation is the concern about reaching a suitable arrangement with your former partner for your children.
As experienced family lawyers we believe in parents being able to communicate with each other about these issues in a safe, supportive and controlled environment.
We recommended that parties often attend a Mediation or take a Collaborative approach when dealing with issues regarding children.
Our lawyers will work with you to navigate this process as quickly and as stress free as possible.
Our priority is to reach a resolution that is efficient and practical for each individual family.
Court
Sometimes during a separation communication with the other party is hindered by issues regarding family violence and concerns about the other persons parental capacity.
These matters are best met by an individual case by case analysis, to determine the issues that need to be managed to consider the best interests of the children.
On some occasions these matters will progress through an application filed in court. Should this be the pathway required for your family, you can expect our lawyers to meet with you to discuss your concerns and to explain how an application for parenting orders will navigate through either the Family Court of Australia or the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
Any application filed in court will deal with issues regarding who the child(ren) will live with and spend time with.
For more information about what the court looks at on an interim basis, download a copy of our interim hearing fact sheet which can be accessed here.
Mediation
Mediation is an informal and voluntary process where an independent third party, known as the Mediator, works with the family to facilitate negotiations and assist parties to hopefully, come to a resolution.
The goal is to assist families to come to a resolution by addressing all of the concerns, issues and fears of each party.
The Mediation process encourages families to come to their own resolution in caring for their children and settling their property dispute without going to Court.
Our Collaborative Family Lawyers will be able to provide you with advice about your potential settlement outcomes and will guide you through the process.
If you are able to come to a resolution with your former partner we will be able to document it for you.
Parenting Plan
For families who are travelling through separation and have maintained an amicable relationship, our office can assist you with the drafting of a parenting plan.
A Parenting Plan is a document that is entered into voluntarily by the parents and sets out the day to day arrangements for the children, who the children will live with and spend time with.
It’s important to note that a Parenting Plan is not enforceable in court and is different to a parenting order made in Court.
A Parenting Plan can be customised to suit your family’s needs and can be changed with the consent of the parties when the needs of the parties change.
A Parenting Plan can change as your family grows overtime as long as it is by consent by both parents.
YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE WITH ‘DIGNIFIED DIVORCE’
Written by our CEO, Director & Principal Collaborative Family Lawyer, Cassandra Kalpaxis, Dignified Divorce provides you with a complete guide to navigate your Separation and Divorce successfully.
By the end of this book, you will be equipped with our expert skills to deal with every aspect of your Divorce like a pro.
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READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Keen to resolve things amicably?
Resolving a separation amicably is the easiest way to resolve your divorce holistically, respectfully and efficiently as possible.
Not sure where to start?
Book in a Consult with our team today.
Cassandra as a Parenting Coordinator
We offer Mediation services here at Kalpaxis Legal. We know that Mediation can bring an end to what could otherwise be a long and drawn out separation and a costly court process. That’s why we developed our business known as Holistic Resolutions.
