Parenting orders are “all the duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which, by law, parents have in relation to children.” A Parenting Order can deal with who a child will live with, the time the child will spend with each parent and other people, how that time is spent, parental responsibility, and any other aspect of the care, welfare and development of the child.

Where a separating couple cannot agree on how to parent the children after separation, they might call upon the Family Court to decide certain matters in relation to children. Parenting orders have the same finality as property orders, which means that it is very important when you are entering in final parenting orders that you understand that these arrangements will be put into place until your child turns 18.

Simon Joyner Lawyers is skilled in Family Law proceedings concerning Parenting Orders. We brief the best barristers and experts to get you the best result possible for your Parenting Orders and get you what you are lawfully entitled to.

If you’re in need of an expert Family law or criminal defence lawyer, contact us for a free consult on 0419 270 366

There a number of mediation services which Simon Joyner Lawyers assist in as certified lawyers. Mediation is a central aspect of Family Law disputes and they must be entertained before court proceedings can proceed.

• Family Dispute Resolution (FDR)
  FDR is a form of mediation that normally takes place without lawyers being present. Under s 60I of the Family Law Act, it is compulsory for parties to attend FDR and make a “genuine effort to resolve the dispute” being eligible to commence court proceedings.
• Arbitration
  Arbitration is a process whereby parties involved in a dispute present arguments and evidence to an arbitrator, who must then make an ‘award’ to resolve the dispute. Arbitration is limited to cases involving financial matters, such as property settlement, financial agreements and spousal maintenance
• Court-Ordered Mediation
  In property matters, after financial disclosure has occurred and parties have provided a balance sheet to the court, judicial officers will typically order the parties to attend a Conciliation Conference.

Simon Joyner Lawyers is skilled in advising in mediation processes. We brief the best barristers and experts to get you the best result possible for your Family Law mediation and get you what you are lawfully entitled to. If you’re in need of an expert Family law or criminal defence lawyer, contact us for a free consult on 0419 270 366

Unless leave of the Court is granted, property proceedings between parties to a marriage must be commenced within 12 months of a divorce order becoming final. The rules about the enforcement of property orders are quite complicated, and it is in your best interest to obtain legal advice before proceeding.

Simon Joyner Lawyers is able to provide legal advice and appear on your behalf at court if you are seeking to commence property proceedings, amend a property order, or overturn a previous property order by the Court.

If you’re in need of an expert Family law or criminal defence lawyer, contact us for a free consult on0419 270 366

Binding Financial Agreements oust the power of the courts to overturn them. They must be carefully drafted documents by lawyers to make sure relevant requirements of the document are satisfied. They can be complex documents and legal advice must be sought prior to a person drafting these documents.

If you’re in need of an expert Family law or criminal defence lawyer, contact us for a free consult on0419 270 366

Child custody concerns the parental responsibility of a child born in the marriage, the welfare of the child, and financial responsibility of the child. These issues are usually never resolved on a mutually agreeable basis and lawyers have to negotiate on behalf of the client to get what they are lawfully entitled to.

Simon Joyner Lawyers advises on your child custody court case, as well as appearing in court when the time comes to fight for the custody of your children.

If you’re in need of an expert Family law or criminal defence lawyer, contact us for a free consult on 0419 270 366