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Family Law Lawyers
Stockley Pagano combines over four decades of practical industry experience with a reputation for integrity and a drive to defend the vulnerable. We bring our legal experience to several different aspects of family law including the four main areas of:
Divorce
Stockley Pagano brings a compassionate approach to tough issues such as divorce by facilitating court documents, court appearances and any disputes.
Property Disputes
We have extensive experience managing property disputes, working towards a just and equitable outcome.
Parenting Disputes
Determining what is in the best interest of a child and helping parents reach suitable resolutions to facilitate time with their child.
Domestic & Family Violence
Our team can assist you with domestic violence claims, DVOs and protection and court appearances.
Stockley Pagano can take the stress and confusion out of your family law matters
We draw upon our more than four decades of experience and thorough legal knowledge in order to make one of the most difficult periods of your life easier. We want to take care of your needs so you can feel reassured you’re making the right decision, and feel hopeful for the future.
FAQs
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What are parenting plans?
Parenting plans are written agreements for arrangements regarding the children of the relationship. These arrangements can include custody rights, visitation rights, decisions regarding the children such as education, travel and medical. A parenting plan must be a written agreement, dated and signed, but it can be changed any time by drafting another written agreement. Parenting plans are drafted with the best interests of the children in mind, including the necessity of protecting the children from domestic violence or abuse and the need to spend time with both parents.
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What if my ex-partner won’t let me see our children?
Getting separated and or divorced is a difficult and upsetting process in itself, but it becomes even more challenging when children are involved. Children generally need both parents in their lives. The best interest of the child is paramount and that will usually involve substantial time with each parent unless it is shown that a child is at risk from a parent. In these circumstances, contact is likely to be limited and supervised, but contact with a parent is still facilitated. Please call us immediately to discuss how to enforce your rights as a parent and to restore contact with your children as soon as possible.
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What happens when the court’s parenting orders are breached?
If a party has breached parenting orders which limit you from seeing your children, please contact us immediately to discuss your rights and options before filing any Contravention Application.
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How is property divided between my ex-partner and I?
The Family Law Act states that the division of assets must be ‘just’ and ‘equitable’. You should not assume that your assets will be split 50/50 between you and your ex partner. There are a number of factors to be considered when determining the division of assets, including but not limited to financial contributions, non-financial contributions, age, health and earning capacity of parties. Please contact us to make an appointment to discuss the separation process.
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How long does a family law matter take?
Unfortunately, there is no definite time frame and like most things, great results take time. Please contact us to discuss how to accelerate the separation process and the limitations on seeking consent orders after divorce.
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